A youth gives his sample for Covid test in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, January 17
One person lost his life, while 33 tested positive for Covid in the district today.
The total positive cases from Ludhiana have now reached 25,298. The death toll of the district has gone up to 981.
In Ludhiana district, there are 284 active cases, while 38 people were home quarantined today.
The person who lost his life was a 60-year-old male from Basant Vihar. He was admitted to Deep Hospital and was also a patient of diabetes and TB.
Those who tested positive included 14 persons referred from OPDs, 14 referred from flu corners, one person contact of a positive person and one an international traveller. The tracing of three people is in progress. The total samples collected from Ludhiana district so far are 5,73,068. The reports of 1,889 persons are awaited and will be received shortly.
Dr Sukhjeevan Kakkar, Civil Surgeon, Ludhiana, said it was the duty of the people to follow the Covid safety measures .
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
PM Modi targets Rahul Gandhi, says after Amethi, Congress' ‘sahabzade’ will lose Wayanad seat also
Modi says some INDIA bloc leaders left Lok Sabha and moved t...
US sanctions Chinese suppliers for providing critical components of Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme
As a result of the action, all property and interests in pro...
Iraq's popular mobilization forces post hit in air strike, sources say
US official said there had been no US military activity in I...
Karnataka minister apologises to Neha's parents even as mother of killer says 'my son should be punished'
Reacting to the incident Parameshwara had stated that Neha a...
Indian student's death in US possibly linked to 'Blue Whale Challenge': Report
The 20-year-old, who will remain unnamed here in deference t...
