Former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh, son test +ve; 1,089 cases

Tribune News Service

Shimla, April 12

The Covid situation in the state became more grim today as 1,089 fresh cases were reported, taking the tally to 70,775. Besides, nine persons died of the virus. Three deaths were reported in Una, two in Mandi and one each in Kangra, Sirmaur, Kullu and Shimla.

Former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh (86) and his son Vikramaditya Singh, MLA from Shimla (Rural), have tested positive for Covid.

Virbahdra’s samples were taken following Vikramaditya testing Covid positive late last night. The health authorities confirmed that the octogenarian leader was infected with the virus. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur wished Virbhadra and his family members a speedy recovery.

Lahaul and Spiti today reported 114 cases, including a large number of workers engaged by the BRO. “We got the RT-PCR tests done on about 500 people stranded between Darcha and Keylong due to the closure of the Baralacha Pass. As many as 56 of them tested Covid positive at Spiti and 109 in Lahaul,” said Pankaj Rai, DC, Lahaul and Spiti. The highest number of 249 cases was reported in Kangra.