HYDERABAD: While the state recorded 2021’s highest count of Covid-19 cases in a single day on Wednesday with 247 new cases, a spurt of cases in Kamareddy, Mancherial and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts has sent the state health department in a tizzy. This is especially on account of outbreaks reported in five schools across the state, say official sources.
Several hours of video conference meetings have been held across districts in 48 hours to figure out a plan of action and health authorities suggested reverting to ‘online mode’ of education to the state. Active cases increased to 2,101 on Wednesday from 1,780 a week back. Also, three deaths were reported on Wednesday, showing an increasing trend in deaths as well. Daily Covid-19 deaths had gone down to zero at least three times during the last month.
The three districts, which have seen a jump of 100%-200% in cases, have multiple clusters in schools. “A lot of focus is being given to testing as timely identification is essential to stop spread,” said a health department source.