Five die in Chandigarh, 108 positive

Chandigarh: The city reported five deaths and 108 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday. The active cases now stand at 1,481 and the toll 758. As many as 389 patients were cured of the disease in the past 24 hours. — TNS

Milkha couple’s condition stable

Chandigarh: The condition of both Milkha Singh (91) and his wife Nirmal Milkha Singh is stable. While Nirmal continues to remain under observation at a private hospital, Milkha is under home isolation. “Nirmal is stable and continues to be on oxygen support in the ICU,” read a medical bulletin. — TNS

4 deaths in Mohali, 197 new cases

Mohali: Four fatalities due to Covid were reported from the district, taking the death toll to 967. It also saw 197 fresh cases, while 533 patients were cured of the disease.

Among the new cases, 37 came from Mohali (urban), five from Boothgarh, eight from Lalru, 10 from Gharuan, 11 from Kurali, 12 from Banur, 20 from Dera Bassi, 46 from Kharar and 48 from Dhakoli. — TNS