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Haryana’s COVID-19 Cases Drop to 600, Experts Question Path to Zero
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 03:32 PM
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Haryana’s daily COVID-19 case count fell to 600, the lowest in weeks, prompting officials to assess how quickly the state can reach zero infections.
The state of Haryana reported a total of 600 new COVID‑19 cases on Thursday, marking the lowest daily count in several weeks. The figure follows a steady decline from a peak of 1,200 cases a month ago.
Health officials noted that the reduction is largely due to increased vaccination coverage and the continued enforcement of mask mandates in public spaces. The state’s testing capacity remains robust, with over 10,000 swabs processed daily.
Despite the encouraging trend, the Haryana Health Department has urged residents to maintain vigilance. “We are still far from zero,” said a spokesperson, citing the presence of asymptomatic carriers and the risk of new variants.
Experts predict that reaching zero infections could take several months, depending on vaccination rates and adherence to public health guidelines. The government is preparing to scale up booster drives in the coming weeks.
Health officials noted that the reduction is largely due to increased vaccination coverage and the continued enforcement of mask mandates in public spaces. The state’s testing capacity remains robust, with over 10,000 swabs processed daily.
Despite the encouraging trend, the Haryana Health Department has urged residents to maintain vigilance. “We are still far from zero,” said a spokesperson, citing the presence of asymptomatic carriers and the risk of new variants.
Experts predict that reaching zero infections could take several months, depending on vaccination rates and adherence to public health guidelines. The government is preparing to scale up booster drives in the coming weeks.