Centre issues state-wise division of Red-Orange-Green Zone Covid districts; lists criteria

Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan on Friday has written to Chief Secretaries of all states and union territories designating Red, Orange and Green zones, as total tally of Coronavirus cases reached 35,043 in country.

Health Secretary in her letter said that since recovery rate of those infected by deadly coronavirus has gone up, hence Ministry is designating various zones under broad criteria. This comes two days before end of Covid lockdown. 

Green-Orange-Red Zones

letter states that earlier districts were designated as hotspots based on cumulative cases and doubling rate. However, she said that current classification is based on incidence of cases, doubling rate, extent of testing, and surveillance feedback. Defining green zone, letter states that a district will be considered under green zone if re are confirmed cases or re is reported case in last 21 days. As per details, 130 red zones have been marked across country, 284 orange zones, and 319 green zones districts. maximum number of red zones are in Uttar Pradesh (19), followed by Maharashtra (14), Tamil Nadu (12), Delhi (11) and West Bengal (10).  

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Here is list:

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Covid in India 

death toll due to vel coronavirus pandemic rose to 1,147 with 72 more fatalities and number of cases climbed to 35,043 in country on Friday, according to Union Health Ministry. active COVID-19 cases stood at 25,007, while 8,888 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated. total number of 35,043 cases includes 111 foreign nationals, ministry data said.

Out of 72 deaths reported since Thursday evening, 27 fatalities were from Maharashtra, 17 from Gujarat, 11 from West Bengal, seven each from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and three from Delhi. 

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