Follow guidelines or face restrictions: UT administrator

CHANDIGARH: UT administrator VP Singh Badnore on Friday expressed concern over the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Chandigarh.
He appealed to the residents to strictly follow the guidelines issued for containing the infection spread. He directed the residents to stay indoors, maintain social distancing and wear masks regularly.
He said the residents must avoid crowded areas and should not venture out of their homes unless there is an unavoidable work. He advised the citizens to self-monitor their temperature and immediately report to local health authorities, if there is any symptom.
He added that more restrictions and even curfew could be imposed in case it is found that the residents do not follow the guidelines issued by the administration.
Meanwhile, Dr Jagat Ram, director, PGIMER, in the meeting said that they have tested 459 Covid samples from Chandigarh, Punjab and Leh, out of which 25 were found positive on Friday.
Dr BS Chavan, director principal, GMCH-32, stated that they have tested 174 Covid samples, out of which 17 were found positive.
Dr G Dewan, director, health services, stated that they have completed second round of house-to-house screening of entire Manimajra. During the drive, 48,598 people from 2,241 houses were thoroughly examined and 12 suspected cases have been referred for testing.