58-year-old man returned from UK tests positive

Our Correspondent

Hoshiarpur, April 2

The district has reported yet another coronavirus case taking the total to seven. One person has recovered from the virus while another one had died. The latest patient, Harjinder Singh, had come with his sister, brother-in-law and two nieces from England on March 13.

Civil Surgeon Jasvir Singh said Harjinder Singh(58), a resident of Pensra village in Posi block, was admitted to the Civil Hospital on March 29 and was referred to the Medical College, Amritsar, on April 1 due to his deteriorating condition. Dr Jasvir said his report was tested positive for the virus today. After finding positive the authorities have sealed Pensra village. Dr Jasvir said 41 samples were taken on Thursday, including 36 from the village. So far 213 samples have been taken by the Health Department related to Kovid-19, out of which 163 samples have come negative and the reports of 44 persons are awaited. Meanwhile, the village wore a deserted look after residents came to know about Harjinder’s positive report. As of now 908 persons have been home quarantined in Garhshankar.

Deputy Commissioner Apneet Riyait said residents did not need to panic but protect themselves taking precautions. The administration is ready to deal with every situation and spray of sodium hypochlorite is being done in cities. As many as 1,429 villages have been disinfected in the district. Food packets and dry food are being provided to needy families in collaboration with different organisations. The DC said home delivery of essential items such as milk, vegetables, fruits and medicines are being made regularly and the services of Zamato are also being taken by the administration for the convenience of residents.