11 fresh Covid infections in Ludhiana

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, July 28

As many as 11 cases of Covid-19 were reported in the district on Wednesday. Of them, four patients had visited OPDs, one had influenza-like illness and two are healthcare workers.

At present, 54 cases are active in the district. Four patients — two from Ludhiana and two from other districts —are on ventilator support.

A total of 87,284 cases have been confirmed in the Ludhiana district, while 11,605 cases belong to other districts or states. The Health Department has confirmed the death of 2,093 patients of Ludhiana district and 1,047 of other districts or states due to Covid-19.

A total of 19,76,730 samples have been collected so far in the district. As many as 9,155 samples for the Covid-19 test were collected today.

The administration has appealed to the residents to adhere to all safety protocols, like wearing masks, maintaining social distance and washing hands frequently to not only save themselves but keeping everyone around safe.