206 new cases, one death in Mohali

Tribune News Service

Mohali, March 14

After about six months, the fresh cases of Covid reported in a day crossed the 200 mark in the district today. As many as 206 persons tested positive for the virus, taking the tally 21,862.

Besides, one more fatality was reported from the district taking the total number of deaths due to Covid to 402. As many as 83 patients have been cured of the virus, taking the recovery count to 20,101. There are 1,359 active cases.

Civil Surgeon Dr Adarshpal Kaur said a large number of cases surfacing in the district was on expected lines as it was the second wave of the pandemic. She said they had been urging people to follow the precautions by wearing a mask and maintaining social distance. She said they had also been appealing to the people to come forward for vaccination, which was available at seven government hospitals and 27 private hospitals.

Among the new cases, 121 were reported from Mohali (urban), two each from Gharuan and Lalru, seven from Kurali, 24 from Kharar and 34 from Dhakoli.