Blog of Sudhir Mishra, A Bolangir based Journalist

I am a journalist, working as Balangir correspondent of the English daily "The Pioneer" and “The Industry and Mines Observer”, an English fortnightly magazine published from Bhubneshwar. I was awarded the Trophy for "Excellence in Journalism" by noted Columnist Sri Shivaji Sarkar,in the presence of Editor in Chief -of The Pioneer,Dr Chandan Mitra ,Editor of The Industry and Mines Observer (IMO) Sri Sirish Mohanty on June19,2012.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Balangir: 12 CRPF men Covid +ve

Balangir: 12 CRPF men Covid +ve

Tuesday, 04 August 2020 | PNS | BALANGIR

The Covid-19 scenario is getting worse in Balangir with each passing day.

As many as 51 people were diagnosed as positive on Monday and the cases were mostly from the municipality area and periphery villages and from local contact sources.

Significantly, 12 CRPF jawans were diagnosed as Covid-positive besides two Covid warriors on the day.

So far, the number of Covid cases in the district has risen to 514 with 208 active ones. A total of 306 patients have recovered.

However, the total number of beds at the Balangir Covid Hospital is only 200.

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