R Value

Covid 19: India's R-Value below 1, researchers say spread has slowed down

The Reproduction number or R refers to how many people an infected person infects on average. In other words, it tells how 'efficiently' a virus is spreading.

Sep 21, 2021, 20:00 PM IST

COVID-19 second wave still not over yet, 8 states showing high 'R' value, warns Centre

Reproduction or reproduction number is a measure that highlights the number of people a coronavirus positive person infects, thereby reflecting the severity of its spread. 

Aug 03, 2021, 17:47 PM IST