Lucknow, May 27: The number of active cases of global pandemic novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the state has now reached 2,790 in 75 districts.
At the same time, 3,855 people have been discharged from the hospitals after being cured completely.
However, there have been 277 new cases of corona infection reported in the last 24 hours.
So far, a total of 178 deaths due to this virus have occurred in the state.
A total of 7,407 swab samples were tested on Tuesday
Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Amit Mohan Prasad informed on Wednesday that at present 2,895 people are in isolation ward and 9,558 people are in facility quarantine. In the facility quarantine, people who have been in contact with corona infected. Being in the hotspot, they have symptoms or are prone to infection.
He said 7,407 corona samples were tested on Tuesday. Earlier, a total of 7,725 corona samples were tested on Monday and 7,314 on Sunday.
Various samples tested through 676 pool
He apprised that on Tuesday, various samples were tested through 676 pools. Five samples per pool were tested through 589 pools. At the same time, ten samples were tested per pool through 87 pools.
โEarlier on Monday, various samples were tested through 865 pools. Five samples per pool were tested through 775 pools. Ten samples per pool were tested through 90 pools. On Sunday, various samples were tested through 936 pools. Five samples per pool were tested through 736 pools. At the same time, ten samples per pool were tested through 200 pools,โ informed Prasad.
36,786 people call from control room regarding Arogya Setu app
He informed that the alerts received by those who download the ‘Arogya Setu’ app in the state, are being sent to the respective districts. At the same time, people who have come in contact with the infected people through the control room are calling and giving information about it.
โSo far, 36,786 people have been called. Of these 97 people are currently admitted to various hospitals due to being found infected. 47 people have been recovered and sent home after treatment. 1,241 people have been kept in solitude (quarantine),โ told officer.
Health team reached 3.69 crore people
Principal Secretary, Health informed that the teams of Health Department are constantly reaching out and surveying people in different areas.
โSo far 93,578 teams have reached connectivity between 73, 61,323 houses in 12,396 areas. During this time, 3, 69, 87,490 people have been contacted. Those receiving symptoms were screened,โ Principal Secretary Health told.
9, 60,933 migrant workers surveyed
Principal Secretary, Health informed that so far 9, 60,933 migrant workers have been surveyed by ASHA workers. Out of it, 945 have reported any symptom, after which test is being done.
He said that the village and mohalla Monitoring Committees should keep in mind that the people sent in the home quarantine should follow the rules for the prescribed time. They should not step out their houses.
