No fresh novel coronavirus case has been reported in Himachal Pradesh for the last three days, a senior health official said on Sunday.

Of the 176 samples sent for testing on Sunday, 38 tested negative while reports of the rest are awaited, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) RD Dhiman said.

These tests are being conducted at Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC) in Tanda, Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla and Central Research Institute (CRI) in Kasauli in Solan district.

Himachal Pradesh has so far reported 41 coronavirus cases, while 22 patients have recovered, 13 are undergoing treatment.

Dhiman said residents of the state can take any medical help by sending messages on WhatsApp helpline number 01792227328.

He also said the thermal screening of all stranded people from Himachal Pradesh, who are now returning to the state will be done at interstate borders and they will be kept under mandatory surveillance for at least 14 days.

On Saturday, two more COVID-19 patients had recovered from the disease, taking the total number of those cured in the state to 22.

Eleven patients from Una district, four from Chamba, three each from Solan and Kangra and one from Sirmaur district have recovered so far, Dhiman added.

So far, 41 coronavirus cases have been reported in the state.The number of active cases are 13.