Bengal on Sunday reported the 10th consecutive day of rise in the number of active Covid-19 cases, by 124. The active cases total 3,504.

The state on Sunday reported 295 recoveries but 422 new cases.

“In over two months, we haven’t seen such numbers (of new infections found in a day). It is being looked into at the highest level, and steps will be taken at once,” said a minister.

“This is part of a wider, national trend of a renewed rise – in alarming proportions in several states – and we hope to be able to stem the tide before significant damage.”