Covid-19: Punjab witnesses 40 more cases, 3 more deaths

Chandigarh, August 29

Punjab on Sunday reported three more Covid-related deaths and 40 fresh cases, taking the overall figures to 16,369 fatalities and 6,00,551 infections, according to a medical bulletin.

The three fresh fatalities were reported from Ferozepur, Mohali and Tarn Taran districts.

Among the new Covid-19 cases, Bathinda reported nine, followed by six each in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur.

The number of active cases in the state dropped to 392 from 405 on Saturday.

With 47 recoveries, the number of such persons reached 5,83,790, the bulletin said.

Meanwhile, Chandigarh reported six more cases, taking the total count to 65,093.

With no death reported on Sunday, the toll stood at 813.

The number of active cases in the city was 38 while the number of recoveries was 64,242. PTI