Six people including five migrants test positive for coronavirus in Chhattisgarh

Notably, the count of Covid-19 cases in the state is now 66, though the number of active cases is 10 as 56 people have recovered so far.

Published on: May 15, 2020, 21:31:30 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Six people including five migrant workers tested positive for coronavirus in Chhattisgarh on Friday, taking the number of cases in the state to 66.

Total number of active cases in Chhattisgarh is 10 and 56 people have been discharged after recovery.

“Five migrants who came from Gujarat to Janjgir Champa district and one another from Koriya district tested positive on Friday,” said health minister TS Singhdeo talking to Hindustan Times.

All six were tested at Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur,” the minister said.

Notably, the count of Covid-19 cases in the state is now 66, though the number of active cases is 10 as 56 people have recovered so far.

Four patients are undergoing treatment in AIIMS Raipur and they are in stable condition.

Total 31,341 samples have been tested by the state government till now.

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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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