Lahaul, Nov. 20 -- Barring one resident, the entire population in Thorang village of Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul district have tested positive for COVID-19, reports said on Friday. 52-year-old Bhushan Thakur was the only person who was found negative during the testing.

According to the report by Times of India, a religious social gathering is being blamed for the community spread of the virus in Thorang. A considerable number of positives were also found in the neighboring villages. Thorang village abutting the Manali-Leh highway has just 42 residents currently, as many migrate to Kullu and other places during winters.

Mass infections in Spiti villages too have become a matter of concern. In Spiti, 39 residents of Rangrik village tested ...