With the Ramganj locality in Jaipur’s Walled City emerging as the biggest coronavirus hotspot in Rajasthan, health authorities here have shifted their emphasis to sample testing after dividing the affected area into 30 clusters. Strict enforcement of curfew in the Walled City has also slowed down the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Interactive map of confirmed cases in IndiaNearly 70% of the coronavirus positive cases detected in the Walled City are in the asymptomatic category, which creates a lesser burden on critical care facilities in hospitals. With a total of 476 patients found in Jaipur so far, the city accounts for 45.5% of the 1,046 COVID-19 positive cases detected in the State. ‘Do not fear’Mr. Gehlot appealed to the people of Jaipur to come forward and get tested for the coronavirus infection.

Source: The Hindu April 15, 2020 17:37 UTC