Tribune News Service
Amritsar, July 19
The Health Department has reported nine positive cases on Monday. With this, the total count has increased to 47,004. The new cases include five influenza-like illness cases and four contacts of positive patients. The authorities reported no death today.
With recovery of 16 patients, the recovery count has increased to 45,342. At present, the district has a total of 82 active cases. The health authorities said 450 beneficiaries were inoculated today. Of the total, 317 persons were administered their first dose, while 133 were jabbed for the second time.
One new case reported in Tarn Taran
The health authorities reported no Covid-19 related casualty in the district on Monday. The toll stands at 370 in the district. The authorities reported one positive case in the district. At present, active cases stand at 18 and eight people have been isolated at their respective homes. The Health Department collected 1,081 samples from different places today. The authorities were yet to receive test reports of 620 samples. — OC
Tarn Taran runs out of Covishield stock
Covishield vaccine has gone out of stock in the district. Civil Surgeon Dr Rohit Mehta said on Monday that beneficiaries would be informed whenever they receive fresh stock. Though Covaxin was available in the district, those heading abroad prefer Covishield as it is approved by foreign countries. The Civil Surgeon said Covishield would be available after July 21. OC
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