The Covid-19 recovery rate has improved to 95 per cent in the city. Moreover, on an average only 30 cases are being reported in the city daily. The administration is taking steps to expedite testing to ensure curb of further spread of the virus. The spread of coronavirus continues to decline in the city. However, in view of Chhath the administration is taking preventive measures.
“ Durga Puja and Diwali has passed off peacefully. We need to be craeful during the festive season. Any kind of environmental pollution could be hazardous for Covid patients who have residual symptoms along with breathing difficulties due to lung fibrosis. With Chhath round the corner, bursting of crackers will add more suspended particulate matter to the atmosphere and could severely affect patients with lung diseases,” said an official.
East Singhbhum district had its first Coronavirus positive case on May 12, exactly four months from now, when a 23-year-old girl and a 27-year-old youth from Chakulia were admitted at the Tata Main Hospital. Since May 12, the Coronavirus continued to spread across the East Singhbhum district and in six months has crossed the 17,000 mark.