The Nilgiris reported 10 new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday, taking the tally to 8,012. Of the 105 active cases, about 34 people are taking treatment for Covid-19 at government and private facilities in Coimbatore, while 19 patients are kept in home quarantine and being monitored.The remaining patients are being treated at government hospitals in Ooty, Coonoor and Gudalur. “As of now, we have enough accommodation in government hospitals,” an official of the public health department said.
10kg of banned plastic items seized: In a drive across the district, officials seized 10kg of banned plastic items from shops on Wednesday. The seized items include plastic bags, plastic cups and plates and plastic bottles. A sum of Rs 31,600 was collected as fine from shopkeepers. Similarly, more than 50 people were fined for not wearing masks. A fine of Rs 8, 000 was collected from them.