Telangana cases cross 30,000 mark, seventh among worst-hit states

HYDERABAD: Telangana’s Covid-19 case load crossed the 30,000 mark, on Thursday, as the state recorded 1,410 new cases. The total tally in the state now stands at 30,946.
Currently, Telangana is at the seventh position in India, with Maharashtra continuing to top the charts with 2,30,599 cases till date.
The last 24 hours, meanwhile, also saw seven more patients succumb to the coronavirus in Telangana taking that total death toll to 331.Districts such as Bhadadri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nizamabad emerged as new destinations reporting a spurt in Covid-19 cases, even as Ranga Reddy, Medak, Nalgonda, Karimnagar, Medchal, Sangareddy and Warangal continue to clock high numbers. The GHMC limits, as always, saw the chunk of cases being reported from within its limits.
The total number of active cases as on Thursday stood at 12,423. Amid public concern over availability of beds, the official release from the health department yet again emphasised that 91% of the beds in government hospitals treating Covid-19 cases are currently available for patients. Health officials reiterated its appeal to general public to utilize these facilities. “It is informed that the government has made elaborate arrangements for treating Covid patients. Sufficient beds are available in government hospitals. Beds will be provided and treatment will be given free of cost in government hospitals. Sufficient quantities of PPE and medicines are available in hospitals,” official statement read.