new delhi more than half of the total covid19 cases are being reported from kerala and maharashtra union health ministry said on fridayaddressing a press briefing the health ministry said the country is still dealing with the second wave and urged people to continue to follow covid19 appropriate behaviour80 of new covid cases in india reported from 90 districts in 15 states and uts indicating need for focused attention in these areas 66 districts across 17 states and uts reported covid positivity rate of more than 10 per cent in week ending july 8 health ministry saidover half of covid19 cases reported in india last week are from two states maharashtra 21 and kerala 32 it addedthe health ministry also expressed concern over rising crowd at tourist spots calling it a serious of concernwe cannot lower our guard a new risk is being seen at tourist spots where a gathering of crowds being seen social distancing mask protocol is not being followed this is a serious cause of concern dr vk paul memberhealth niti aayog saidthe centre reiterated that it is important for pregnant women to take vaccine as covid19 can increase certain risks like preterm delivery