With 23 fresh Covid-19 positive cases, the union territory of Chandigarh on Monday crossed 900-mark of infected persons. The city’s total tally now stands at 910 which include 321 active cases.
After another person succumbed to Covid-19 on Monday late night, the fatalities reported in the city are 14 now. Only a day before, Chandigarh had recorded its biggest single-day spike with 35 persons found infected of Covid-19.
“23 fresh positive cases were reported from Sectors 14, 19, 23, 39, 44, 50, 51, Khuda Lahora, Bapu Dham colony, Manimajra, Mauli Jagran, Kishangarh. Out of 23 cases, 14 were related to patients already tested positive for Covid-19,” stated the Chandigarh Health Department’s evening bulletin.
With four more recoveries, the number of recovered patients stood at 575, the bulletin stated.
Giving details of the deceased, the bulletin stated, “A 67-year-old male resident of Sector 38 who was diagnosed as Covid-19 positive on July 5 was treated and discharged from PGIMER on July 14. He died on Monday at ICU of Sector 48 Covid centre. The patient had tested positive on July 8, negative on July 10 and 11 July in PGIMER before being discharged on July 14”. He was admitted at Sector 48 Covid centre for respiratory complications and was having co-morbid condition of diabetes also, the bulletin stated.
Meanwhile, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore on Monday directed the Chandigarh Administration to focus on the vulnerable population in view of surge of Covid -19 cases in the city. During his daily review meeting, he directed that the vulnerable population, particularly staying in GRIID, Snehalaya, Old Age Home and Blind School etc. needs to be specifically screened. Senior Citizen Associations may also be consulted for any immediate medical assistance in this tough time, he said.
The Administrator also directed Commissioner, Municipal Corporation to identify the congested and other markets, where violations of social distancing norms are more evident, so that stringent regulatory measures, including closing on weekend, odd-even formula among others can be imposed in these specific areas.
He also launched a “Covid Awareness Van” fitted with an LED screen, which will be used for creating awareness on public health regarding Covid -19.