An early trend of decline in daily new Covid-19 cases and deaths has been noted in the country, the Centre said on Tuesday, indicating that the second wave is on the wane.

According to the government, Maharashtra, UP, Delhi and Chhattisgarh were among 18 states and Union territories showing continued plateauing or decrease in daily new Covid-19 cases. A senior official, however, said Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Punjab were among 16 states and UTs showing continued increasing trend in daily new Covid-19 cases. New cases in India fell to 3.29 lakh after 14 days.