Biggest spike in positive cases

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, September 17

Ludhiana district today saw the biggest spike in positive cases so far. As many as 464 persons tested positive today while the last highest spike of 462 was reported on August 21.

In September, the district has seen 5,150 cases so far.

Today, 12 persons lost their lives. They include two teenagers, a 14-year-old boy from Shivala Road and a 17-year-old girl from Urban Estate.

Five deceased were in the age group of 70-78 years. The others were a 66-year-old man from Basant Avenue, a 50-year-old woman from New Subhash Nagar, a 49-year-old man from Vishwakarma Colony, two 56-year-old men from Civil Lines and Dugri.

A maximum of 186 patients were referred from OPDs and 119 from flu corners. The infected persons include 12 healthcare workers, five pregnant women and 17 undertrials.At present, 47 patients are on ventilator support.

CareIndia doorstep service

With the aim of providing unhindered and safe access to medicines amid the pandemic, CareIndia is delivering on doorstep drugs, super-foods and a series of wellness products across Ludhiana.

“Interruption in drug supply can be a life risk for people with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. It is essential therefore to ensure an unhindered supply of drugs to prevent further health complications in people in pandemic times. Our motive is to ensure that people get regular supply of medicines in the safety of their homes,” said Amritah Sandhu, Founder Director and the brain behind CareIndia.