Chattisgarh: Raipur CMO seeks permission to establish Covid-19 centres at city entrances

The medical officer said the second wave of Covid-19 was being reported in other states and hence the tests at the entry points will help in containing the infections in Raipur

Published on: Nov 20, 2020, 13:51:36 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur’s chief medical officer has sent a proposal to the district collector seeking permission for establishing Covid-19 centres at the entry points to the city citing a surge in the infections.

On Friday, 248 Covid-19 cases were reported in Raipur, taking its total count to 44,131. The city has so far reported 637 Covid-19 related deaths. (AFP)

A meeting was scheduled on Friday evening to discuss the proposal.

The medical officer said the second wave of Covid-19 was being reported in other states and hence the tests at the entry points will help in containing the infections in Raipur.

“Antigen tests should be done at the entry points and if anyone is found positive, he should be sent to a hospital or home isolation. If the person is from another district, he/she should be sent to their respective district,” the proposal said.

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On Friday, 248 Covid-19 cases were reported in Raipur, taking its total count to 44,131. The city has so far reported 637 Covid-19 related deaths.

“In the last week, over 2,000 cases were reported since it is the festival season and people are coming from other states and districts,” said a health official. He added since October 23, the number of cases in Raipur is continuously increasing. “ Around 2000-2300 tests are conducted every day in Raipur.”

Chhattisgarh has so far reported 2,17,562 Covid-19 cases. It has 19,421 active cases.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More