Maha, Kerala report 53% of total cases Maha, Kerala report 53% of total cases NEW DELHI, July 9: Maharashtra and Kerala recorded more than half of the coronavirus cases registered in India last week, the Centre said today as it stressed that the pandemic is far from over and that people thronging tourist hotspots without following Covid-appropriate behaviour is a “serious cause of concern”. Any such negligence increases the risk of spread of infection, the Government said, expressing concern over visuals of crowded places with people not following COVID-19-appropriate behaviour and social distancing. In a press conference, Joint Secretary in Health Ministry Lav Agarwal said, “The country is still dealing with the second wave and we need to introspect if we can afford the misplaced belief that COVID-19 is over.”