Second wave spreading fast in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram
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Officials on high alert with 700 new positive cases
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Officials on high alert with 700 new positive cases
The Srikakulam and Vizianagaram district administrations are on high alert over a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases.
Srikakulam district is witnessing almost 100 new cases on a daily basis. The active caseload is 490, but it is expected to rise sharply in the coming days. As many as 415 patients are under home isolation while 51 persons have been admitted to hospital. Twenty-four patients are under observation at COVID Care Centres.
“We will ready 1,000 beds soon as positive cases being reported from all over the district. People should follow safe distancing and wear masks, apart from quickly getting vaccinated. Government hospitals are providing the vaccine free of cost for all persons aged above 45,” said J. Nivas, Srikakulam Collector.