India reported highest daily Covid case count in 149 days, with 1,890 fresh cases logged according to the data updated by India's health ministry on Sunday. The active case count in the country now stands at 9,433. The country recorded seven deaths, with two deaths each reported in Maharashtra and Gujarat states.
The southern state of Kerala reported three deaths while adjusting the backlog of Covid-related deaths in the state at the latest update of central data on COVID-19.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is common cause of infections such as pneumonia. Most cases and deaths in young children occur in lower-income countries. Passive immunisation campaign urged for babies under six months.