Three die of Covid-19 , 859 new case in HP

Three persons died due to Covid-19 on Monday in Himachal Pradesh and 859 new cases were found positive for the pandemic, state Health official confirmed. One each died in Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Kangra increased total toll to 4144 in the state. Death’ toll of Covid-19 is highest 1292 in Kangra district. Out of 859 new cases found positive include 176 in Mandi, 175 in Kangra and 143 in Shimla, 75 in Hamirpur, 66 in Bilaspur, 52 in Sirmaur, 47 in Una, 35 in Solan, 34 in Kullu, 33 in Chamba, 23 in Kinnaur and 9 in Lahaul-Spiti district. Active cases increased to 5572 in the state and 838 patients also recovered today. Total cases mounted to 300380 in state. The Covid Positivity rate registered 17.38 in the state today.