Five more die of Covid in Himachal

Three deaths were reported in Kangra and one each in Mandi and Una; Himachal logged 169 fresh Covid cases on Sunday

Himachal logged 169 fresh Covid cases on Sunday, taking the state’s case tally to 2,21,604 while the death toll mounted to 3,709 after five patients died of the infection.

Five persons died of Covid in Himachal. The active case count has come down to 1,270 while recoveries reached 2,16,608 after 195 people recuperated. (AFP/ Representational image)

Among the fresh cases, 86 were reported from Kangra, 45 from Hamirpur, 21 from Mandi, nine from Bilaspur, three each from Kullu and Shimla and two from Solan.

Three deaths were reported in Kangra and one each in Mandi and Una.

The active case count has come down to 1,270 while recoveries reached 2,16,608 after 195 people recuperated. Kangra is the worst-hit district with a total of 49,771 cases reported till date, followed by 31,363 in Mandi and 27,398 in Shimla.

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Total Cases: 2,21,604

Cured: 2,16,608

Deaths: 3,709

Active: 1,270