Chandigarh reports 122 new cases; largest single-day rise in three months

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Updated At : 01:15 AM Mar 07, 2021 IST

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Chandigarh, March 6

Chandigarh reported 122 new cases—the largest single-day spike in the city in three months.

The city had last seen over 100 cases on December 8, when it reported 126 new cases.

The development echoes a similar trend of rising cases in Punjab, which is also witnessing a second wave of the pandemic. Chandigarh has recorded 468 new COVID-19 cases since February 28.

The city now has 675 active cases—a 177 per cent rise since the end of February. Chandigarh’s COVID toll rises to 22,238.

However, the city reported no new deaths.

Chandigarh COVID-19 status

New cases: 122

Total: 22,238

Active: 675

Deaths: 355

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