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UP government declares 10 districts coronavirus-free

In what can be seen as a relief for the Uttar Pradesh government, ten districts in India's most populous state have been declared free of the novel coronavirus. Principal Secretary, Health, Amit Mohan Prasad said that coronavirus is presently active in 53 districts and the number of Corona positive cases are 1,412.

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Published : Apr 22, 2020, 6:21 PM IST

Lucknow: Ten districts in Uttar Pradesh have been declared Coronavirus free. Principal Secretary, Health, Amit Mohan Prasad said here on Wednesday that these districts are Pilibhit, Lakhimpur, Hathras, Bareilly, Prayagraj, Maharajganj, Shahjahanpur, Barabanki, Hardoi and Kaushambhi.

He said that the coronavirus was presently active in 53 districts and the number of Corona positive cases was 1,412.

"The number of patients who have fully recovered from coronavirus is 165 while the death toll is 21," he said.

Meanwhile, Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Avanish Awasthi said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was closely monitoring the Corona situation in the state with the team of officials.

He said that Adityanath had reiterated that the lockdown must be strictly enforced across the state and doorstep delivery of essential items must be ensured in the sealed hotspots.

(IANS)

Also Read: Centre should facilitate return of stranded migrant labourers to their homes: Mayawati

Lucknow: Ten districts in Uttar Pradesh have been declared Coronavirus free. Principal Secretary, Health, Amit Mohan Prasad said here on Wednesday that these districts are Pilibhit, Lakhimpur, Hathras, Bareilly, Prayagraj, Maharajganj, Shahjahanpur, Barabanki, Hardoi and Kaushambhi.

He said that the coronavirus was presently active in 53 districts and the number of Corona positive cases was 1,412.

"The number of patients who have fully recovered from coronavirus is 165 while the death toll is 21," he said.

Meanwhile, Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Avanish Awasthi said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was closely monitoring the Corona situation in the state with the team of officials.

He said that Adityanath had reiterated that the lockdown must be strictly enforced across the state and doorstep delivery of essential items must be ensured in the sealed hotspots.

(IANS)

Also Read: Centre should facilitate return of stranded migrant labourers to their homes: Mayawati

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