Chhattisgarh: 112 blocks of 25 districts in red zone

Only Sukma, Gaurella-Pendra-Marwahi and Dhamtari districts do not feature in the state health department’s latest advisory.

Updated on: Jul 15, 2020, 15:45:37 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh health department on Tuesday issued a fresh list of red, orange, green zones, spanning 112 blocks in 25 districts, amid a spike in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) positive cases in the state.

Only Sukma, Gaurella-Pendra-Marwahi and Dhamtari districts do not feature in the state health department’s latest advisory.

On Tuesday, Chhattisgarh crossed over a thousand active Covid-19 positive cases, as the tally stands at 1,084.

“Rajnandgaon district is the worst affected in the state, as nine blocks have been declared red zones. The revised list shows that Chhattisgarh has 32 blocks in orange zones,” said a senior health official.

Chhattisgarh’s latest Covid-19 count is 4,379, including 105 fresh cases and the death toll has risen to 20.

The following is the district-wise break-up of fresh Covid-19 positive cases in the state: Bilaspur (18), Sukma (18), Narayanpur (18), Surguja (12), Raipur (9), Balrampur (8), Rajnandgaon (7), Kondagaon (3), Raigarh (2), Korba (2), and Kanker (2).

The health department has also decided to establish swab sample collection centres in urban and rural areas for early detection of Covid--19 positive cases.

State health department authorities have directed the Chief Medical and Health Officers of all the districts to establish these swab sample collection centres.

Meanwhile, a senior citizen, who had tested Covid-19 positive and was undergoing treatment at Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital in Raipur since July 11, died on Monday evening. He was suffering from pneumonia, acute renal ailments, and septic shock, the hospital authorities said.

So far, 3,275 Covid-19 patients have recovered from their viral infection in the state, the official said.

However, the viral outbreak has spread its footprint to all 28 districts of the state.

Raipur district has reported the maximum number of Covid-19 positive cases at 841, followed by Rajnandgaon (385), Korba (344), Bilaspur (309), Janjgir-Champa (299), Balodabazar (296), Durg (230), Jashpur (192), Balrampur (162), Raigarh (150), Mungeli (132), Kabirdham (118), Narayanpur (116), and Surguja (107), the official added.

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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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