There seems to be no sign of Covid cases plateauing anytime soon in the Nilgiris, where 579 people were declared positive for the virus on Wednesday, taking the tally to 20,241. While 16,073 patients have recovered so far, there are 4,068 active Covid cases in the district now. The district also reported six Covid deaths on the day. With this, the toll has touched the 100-mark. Of the 4,068 active cases, 2,015 are in home quarantine, while another 1,312 are undergoing treatment in the 13 Covid care centres across the district. The remaining patients are admitted to the government hospitals.
