Bokaro district reported 134 fresh Covid-19 positive cases and seven deaths due to coronavirus infections on Saturday, informed AK Pathak Civil Surgeon Bokaro.
Among the deceased, a 77-year-old man, resident of Sector 9 / C, an 80-year-old man of Sector- 5 / D; a 58-year-old man, Sector-4 / G, a 56-year-old man, Sector-1 / C and a 59 year-old man resident of Sector- 4/G, Bokaro Steel City while a 44-year-old woman resident of Ramnagar colony located in Chas Municipal Corporation (CMC) and a 47-year-old male resident of Tupkadih, he said.
“It is appealed to the public to strictly follow the SOP, administrative as well as government’ guidelines to curtail the spread,” said Pathak.
“Be safe in your own homes. There is no need to panic,” he urged.
A majority of fresh COVID-19 positive cases are being reported across the district during the past 5 – 6 days. The total number of active cases rushed to around 900 while the death toll stands at 85 including seven on Sunday.
Though, 67 patients were recovered and discharged from the hospital on Saturday, said Pathak.