55 healthcare workers contracted COVID-19 in Himachal's Kangra so far

By ANI | Published: September 7, 2020 04:11 AM2020-09-07T04:11:43+5:302020-09-07T04:20:07+5:30

A total of 55 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19 in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh so far, Gurdarshan Gupta, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) said on Sunday.

55 healthcare workers contracted COVID-19 in Himachal's Kangra so far | 55 healthcare workers contracted COVID-19 in Himachal's Kangra so far

55 healthcare workers contracted COVID-19 in Himachal's Kangra so far

A total of 55 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19 in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh so far, Gurdarshan Gupta, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) said on Sunday.

According to the district CMO, this includes 34 doctors, 7 staff-nurses and 5 paramedics.

Meanwhile, nine police personnel have also tested positive for the disease.

According to the Union Health Ministry, there are 1,978 active COVID-19 cases with 54 deaths so far in the state.

( With inputs from ANI )

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