Surat: Covid cases mounting in posh Athwa zone

SURAT: The posh Athwa zone in Surat city continues to witness surge in Covid cases. It reported the highest 45 cases, in the total city count of 219 cases on Friday. According to Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), the city tally has now risen to 10,976. Seven more Covid-19 patients succumbed to the virus on Friday taking the toll to 489 cases so far.
Varachha (A) with 37 reported second highest numbers, followed by 31 in central zone, 27 in Katargam, 23 in Varachha (B), 20 in Rander and 17 in Udhna zone.
“I request people living in Athwa zone to ensure that elders stay at home and they are more susceptible to the virus. Moreover, we have come across cases where person’s oxygen level dropped below 95 and yet did not report to the hospital and eventually died. Therefore, if you know about anybody suffering from severe dip in oxygen levels, report to the hospital to facilitate immediate treatment,” said Banchhanidhi Pani, municipal commissioner.
Meanwhile, SMC’s Covid-19 guideline enforcement teams have collected Rs 83,600 from 258 people as penalty for not maintaining social distancing, nor wearing face masks or keeping sanitizers at shops or workplaces.