The Union Territory (UT) Chandigarh on Saturday witnessed six Covid-19 fatalities as 250 fresh cases surfaced breaching the 7500-mark of total tally in the city. However, with 264 patients being discharged, the number of those cured went up to 4,846 and active cases dipped to 2,586.
According to Chandigarh Health Department’s evening bulletin, “The Covid-19 toll reached 89 while the cases jumped to 7542.
There were 2586 active cases while a total of 4864 patients have recovered from the virus so far.”
Out of 250 new cases, 203 positive cases were detected through RT-PCR testing while the rest of the cases were found through rapid antigen testing. A total of 264 patients have been discharged including persons from home isolation who have completed 10 days and are asymptomatic as per MoHFW guidelines.