225 more Covid cases reported from Patiala

Tribune News Service

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Patiala, March 25

As many as 225 more Covid-19 cases were reported from the district today. Of these cases, 135 were detected in Patiala city alone.

Officials of the Health Department said, “The number of positive cases in the district has now gone up to 20,913 after 225 persons were found positive out of 2,535 reports. At the same time, with two deaths, the toll has risen to 562 in the district.”

Out of the 225 new cases, 135 were reported from Patiala city, 30 from Rajpura, 10 each from Nabha and Samana, 17 from Kauli, four from Bhadson and seven from Kalomajra among others, officials added.

Officials have also declared a street each at Vikas Colony in Patiala and Heera Enclave in Nabha as micro-containment zones. Meanwhile, officials also collected 2,845 samples for the Covid test from the district.

1,033 people violating norms tested for virus

In order to prevent the spread of the virus the Police Department in coordination with teams of the Health Department today conducted Covid test of 1,033 persons, who were not wearing masks.

The Patiala SSP, Vikram Jeet Duggal, said, “As per the instructions of the Punjab Government, the campaign to curb the spread of coronavirus epidemic has been launched in Patiala today.”

In the city circle-I the Health Department conducted 205 tests, city-II 125, rural 149, Nabha 43, Samana 196, Patran 176, Rajpura 90 and Ghanour 49 Covid tests today, the SSP added.

In all, 1,033 persons were tested for the coronavirus by the police, the SP said.

As per the guidelines of the Punjab Government instructions have been issued to the police to conduct maximum Covid tests of those violating norms to prevent the spread of the pandemic.

The police have laid nakas in the city to check that people wear face masks. Camps are being organised to create awareness and conduct Covid tests of the people.

The SSP has appealed to all residents of Patiala district to take maximum precautions to prevent the spread of the disease and extend full cooperation to the Police and Health Departments in the fight against pandemic.

Liquor vends remain open in night curfew

Despite curbs on activity in all areas by the state government due to Covid-19 pandemic, liquor vends continue to function in violation of the orders. Liquor vends remain open past 9 pm in various areas, while in others, vend owners continue to provide liquor bottles through holes in shutters.