1 death, 222 new cases in Mohali dist

Mohali, March 17

For the second time in three days, the number of new Covid cases in the district has crossed the 200 mark, scaling a new high from 206 on March 14 to 222 cases today. The fresh surge has taken the district about six months back when 200 cases were being reported on an average.

Meanwhile, one death due to Covid-19 was reported from the district today. As many as 89 patients recovered from the virus during the past 24 hours.

Among the new cases, 144 were from Mohali (urban), 28 from Dera Bassi, 18 each from Dhakoli and Kharar, eight from Banur, four from Gharuan and one each from Kurali and Lalru.

The district tally stands at 22,440 and recoveries 20,457. With one fresh fatality, the toll reached 408. There are 1,575 active cases. — TNS