Manipur, May 31 -- The total number of COVID-19 active cases in Churachandpur stood at 642 on Monday.

Churachandpur disrict on Monday reported another all time-high number of COVID-19 positive cases with 137 (68 males and 69 females) persons testing positive as per reports issued by the IDSP Churachandpur.

One death was also reported within the last 24 hours in Churachandpur district, bringing the active cases to 642 and death cases to 74 at present.

The number of COVID-19 positive cases in Churachandpur is highest among all hill districts in Manipur.

In view of the ever rising positive cases and deaths, most villages had declared their areas as containment zones, and sealed the entry and exit points. However, the deputy commissioner ...