Surge in COVID-19 cases mounts concern in Himachal Pradesh

With 20.48 per cent active cases in the state, Himachal Pradesh tops the country in COVID-19 cases. Authorities have imposed night curfew and Rs 1,000 fine on those who do not wear a mask in the wake of the surge.

Shimla:Himachal Pradesh, once praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for containing COVID-19 cases, is facing a grim situation now. According to the latest data of COVID-19 cases, Himachal Pradesh tops the chart in India.

Acknowledging the surge in COVID-19 cases, Himachal Pradesh Health Minister Dr Rajiv Saizal stated that efforts have been maximised to curb the increase. A door to door campaign will be launched on November 25. Officials will document the health status of the people across the state.

Himachal Pradesh tops the country with the highest active cases

According to official data, 22 people succumbed to COVID-19 on November 23 in the state. The number of active cases in the state is 20.48 per cent amounting to the highest proportion in the country. In total, there are 7037 active cases in the state. A three-member team from the Centre is scheduled to visit the state to monitor the condition of COVID-19 infection.

Shimla reported the highest number of cases in the state

Within ṭhe state, capital Shimla has reported the maximum number of cases with 24.69 per cent active cases. On November 1, 482 active cases were reported. The number of cases has increased to 1,737 on November 23. Over the last 22 days, there were 11,642 COVID cases in the state.

Close to 34 per cent cases in the State were reported from Shimla. In a week, more than 800 people have died in the district due to COVID-19.

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208 people died in 22 days in the state

In the last 22 days, 208 people have died from COVID -19. In three days, 60 people have tested positive. In the wake of the COVID-19 surge, night curfew has been imposed in four districts of the state and fine of Rs 1,000 has been imposed on those who do not wear masks.

Mortality rate in Mandi district is 1.22 percent

As per the data collected from Mandi district, 47,935 samples have been tested, out of which 5,390 people have been found positive. Currently, the number of active cases in the district is 1178. So far, 4147 patients have been cured. The death rate here is 1.22 per cent.

In Mandi district, 37 per cent of COVID-19 cases are from urban areas and 62 per cent cases are from rural areas. So far, 66 deaths have been reported due to COVID-19 in Mandi. The main reason cited for the increase in COVID-19 cases in rural areas is flouting of social distancing norm during marriage ceremonies, religious events.

Least active cases in Sirmaur district

Upon analysis of the COVID-19 data, it is found that the least number of cases is reported in Sirmaur district. On November 1, there were 103 active cases and on November 23, 111 were recorded.