Highest single day Covid spike in Chhattisgarh, night curfew in 22 districts

Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh health minister T S Singh Deo has asked officials to increase testing to 40,000 samples per day and add more oxygen supply-equipped beds.

Published on: Apr 1, 2021, 12:16:00 IST

By Ritesh Mishra, Raipur

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Chhattisgarh recorded fresh 4,563 Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest single-day spike since the outbreak of the pandemic, officials said. The state also recorded thirty-nine Covid-19 related deaths on the same day, taking the toll to 4,170. On the positive side, 1.22 lakh residents above the age of 60 were vaccinated on Wednesday, the state's highest single-day vaccination count.

Chhattisgarh, which reported 1,443 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, has barred gatherings to celebrate Holi and other public events in state capital Raipur (HT Photo/Representative image)

Raipur and Durg districts topped the list with 1,291 and 1,199 fresh cases reported respectively on Wednesday. Officials also said that with 38,420 samples tested on Wednesday, the overall test count in the state had reached 5,757,804.

To deal with the sharp spike in the second wave of the disease, 22 out of the 27 districts of the state, including capital Raipur, have imposed a night curfew. Operations of all kinds of temporary and permanent shops will be allowed only between 6am and 9pm while restaurants, dhabas and hotels will be allowed to operate indoor dining facilities between 8am and 10pm. While in some districts shops will have to shut down an hour early at 8 pm, petrol pumps and medicine stores have been exempted from the restrictions.

Raipur district administration has stated that all business establishments, including their employees and customers will have to wear masks and ensure strict compliance to social distancing protocol.

Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh health minister T S Singh Deo has asked officials to increase testing to 40,000 samples per day and add more oxygen supply-equipped beds in Covid hospitals.

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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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