Patiala reports nine fresh Covid-19 cases

Tribune News Service

Patiala, June 18

The district continues to record an upswing in Covid-19 cases with nine more people being confirmed for the disease today, taking the active case count to 31. Around 22 Covid cases have been reported over the past three days. Of nine fresh cases, three cases reported in Patiala city, two in Rajpura town, one each in Nabha, Kauli and Harpalpur.

Dr Raju Dhir, Civil Surgeon, said there was an increase in the Covid-19 cases. He said people should not lower their guard and follow the Covid appropriate behaviour to stave off any potential sudden rise in cases. Besides, the eligible population should come out of their homes and reach the vaccination centres to get them vaccinated.

Officials of the Health Department said they administered 2,240 doses of Covid vaccine on Saturday. Of total 2,240 beneficiaries, 204 were administered the first dose, while 1,521 were jabbed with the second dose of the Civud-19 vaccine. Only 515 beneficiaries had been given the booster (third) dose, said the health officials.

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