Amid spike in Covid-19 cases, lockdown in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur extended till April 26

On Saturday, in view of the Covid-19 surge and shortage of hospital beds for the treatment of those infected by the deadly virus, the state government decided to reserve 70 per cent of oxygen beds at all private hospitals for Covid-19 patients.

Published on: Apr 18, 2021, 24:31:22 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Owing to a continuous rise in Covid-19-cases in the state capital, the district administration in Chhattisgarh extended the ongoing lockdown till April 26, officials said on Saturday.

Earlier, the lockdown was declared from April 9 to April 19 and as per the order issued by the district collector the lockdown will now be extended till April 26.

Raipur collector S Bharti Dasan issuing the order stated that the deaths and cases in Raipur are continuously increasing hence it is imperative to extend the ongoing lockdown.

During the extended lockdown the borders of the district will be sealed but any movement for medical emergencies will be allowed.

On Saturday, in view of the Covid-19 surge and shortage of hospital beds for the treatment of those infected by the deadly virus, the state government decided to reserve 70 per cent of oxygen beds at all private hospitals for Covid-19 patients, a health department official said.

The government had earlier said on Thursday that it has distributed another consignment of 8,800 Remdesivir injections to different hospitals amid reports of an acute shortage.

“We have placed an order of 90,000 Remdesivir injections, out of which 2000 injections will be received within 2 days & another 28,000 within a week. Thereafter, we will receive 30,000 injections per week,” health minister TS Singhdeo tweeted on Saturday.

On Friday, Chhattisgarh recorded 14,912 cases along with 138 deaths.

The number of active cases in the state stood at 1,24,303 after 135 people were discharged from hospitals, while 11,672 others completed their home isolation period.

The number of people who have recovered from the infection increased to 3,86,529.

The worst-hit Raipur and Durg districts accounted for 3,813 and 1,995 of the new cases, respectively, for the day. While the total count of the infection in Raipur has reached 1,10,132, including 1,492 deaths, Durg’s caseload rose to 64,161, including 1,062 deaths.

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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

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