Shimla, August 26
As many as 269 Covid cases were reported in the state today, taking the tally to 212,727. Besides, three persons died of the virus—two in Kangra and one in Shimla.
The highest number of 69 cases was recorded in Mandi, followed by 43 in Kangra, 38 in Shimla, 36 in Hamirpur, 28 in Chamba, 14 in Bilaspur, nine each in Kinnaur and Solan, eight each in Sirmaur and Kullu, four in Lahaul and Spiti and three in Una. The number of active cases rose to 2,077 while the total deaths increased to 3,566. — TNS