2 test +ve in Mandi Gobindgarh

Surinder Bhardwaj

Fatehgarh Sahib, June 10

Two new Covid-19 positive cases having a travel history to Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai have created panic among residents in Mandi Gobindgarh.

The biggest concern is that thousands of migrants, who went back to their respective states during the lockdown, have applied at the Deputy Commissioner office to return.

Fatehgarh Sahib Civil Surgeon Dr NK Aggarwal said, “Whosoever comes to the district will be quarantined for 14 days and industrialists have to seek prior permission from the Deputy Commissioner to bring labourers back.”

Under “Mission Fateh”, the Health Department has launched a campaign to identify suspected patients through a door-to door-survey.

The Civil Surgeon said, “Medical teams will visit every household and seek information about ailments of people, especially those above 30 years and type of medicine they are taking.”

He said the teams will also check-up persons for flu, cough and temperature.

He urged the residents to follow guidelines of the Health Department to combat Covid-19 pandemic.