Chhattisgarh reports highest single-day spike with 197 fresh Covid-19 cases

On Tuesday, the state government had issued a fresh list of red, orange, green zones, spanning 112 blocks in 25 districts, amid a spike in Covid-19 positive cases in the state.

Updated on: Jul 17, 2020, 16:19:42 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh reported 197 fresh coronavirus disease (Covid-19) positive cases – the highest single-day spike to date – on Thursday, including 20 Indo-Tibetan Police Police (ITBP) personnel.

Chhattisgarh has reported 4,754 positive cases, of which 1,282 are active cases and 3,451 have recovered from their viral infection, to date. (/HTFile Photo)

The following is the district-wise break-up of the new Covid-19 positive cases: Raipur (57), Bilaspur (32), Rajnandgaon (23), Durg (17), Kabirdham (16), Surguja (14), Janjgir-Champa (12), Bemetara (9), Jashpur (5), Korba (4), Raigarh (3), Balodabazar (3), and Balrampur (1).

“At least 20 ITBP personnel, from a camp in Rajnandgaon district, tested Covid-19 positive. Contact tracing has started in earnest and more people will be scanned soon,” said Jitendra Shukla, superintendent of police (SP), Rajnandgaon.

A senior citizen (66) has also died due to Covid-19, as the toll rose to 21 in the state.

Chhattisgarh has reported 4,754 positive cases, of which 1,282 are active cases and 3,451 have recovered from their viral infection, to date.

Earlier, Niharika Barik Singh, health secretary, Chhattisgarh, had written to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Border Security Force (BSF), ITBP, Indian Army and Service Selection Board (SSB) authorities to ensure strict compliance with the quarantine protocols.

An order has been issued that whenever personnel returns to the state, they must be compulsorily quarantined for 14 days and Covid-19 tests conducted, and information about their health condition should be shared regularly with respective district collectors.

On Tuesday, the state government had issued a fresh list of red, orange, green zones, spanning 112 blocks in 25 districts, amid a spike in 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.

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

The authorities have directed the chief medical and health officers of all the districts to establish these centres at the earliest in a bid to conduct aggressive testing and flatten the viral curve.

Chhattisgarh had recorded its first viral outbreak case in Raipur on March 18.

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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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