A recent report indicates that there has been a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country. The total number of confirmed cases now stands at over 200,000, with 5,000 new cases reported in the last 24 hours alone. There have been a total of 4,000 deaths due to the virus, and the number of active cases is currently at 50,000. The authorities have attributed this surge in cases to the new highly transmissible variant of the virus. In response, the government has implemented stricter measures, including lockdowns in several regions and increased testing and contact tracing efforts to curb the spread of the virus. Public health officials are urging the public to adhere to safety protocols such as wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and getting vaccinated to help reduce the impact of the virus on the healthcare system.