Bokaro saw a huge spurt in fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday. In a single day surge the district reported 19 new coronavirus positive cases including one ONGC employee and three doctors. The total number of active cases reached 62 in the district, while the death toll in the district stood at two, informed Rajesh Kumar Singh, DC Bokaro.
“All have been shifted to COVID Hospital and contact tracing of all is being done,” added Singh.
Those found positive are from different areas including Kunwar Singh Colony, Sardar Colony, Krishna puri Colony, Chas police Station area, BGH, ONGC, Sector 1C, Police line Bokaro, Chargi Village, Paterwar, informed the DC.
Singh urged, since Corona has entered the urban areas so each and every resident needs to be cautious. Masks must be applied, follow social distance; wash your hands with soap at regular intervals. The best way is for all of you to be safe in your own homes, he appealed.