Pandemic took a toll on the district’s economy largely based on inter-State transactions and religious tourismThe year 2020 was quite a tough journey for Chittoor district. The district was yet to register a single COVID-19 positive case when the nation-wide lockdown was clamped on March 24. Just a few days left before the year ends, Chittoor district now stands first in the State with 840 deaths due to COVID-19 and a cumulative tally of more than 86,000. Healthcare servicesIt was a year of endurance for the district administration which left no stone unturned to keep the infection count at bay. Though the COVID-19 situation has improved substantially, we can not afford to lower the guards.

Source: The Hindu December 29, 2020 18:45 UTC