MOHALI: Dhakoli, Kharar and Derabassi are reporting maximum positive cases in the Mohali district, thus, fast approaching to be declared as containment zones. Approximately, nine positive cases have surfaced daily from Dhakoli in the past 90 days.
According to the data provided by the Mohali administration, in the past 90 days, Dhakoli has seen 795 positive cases contributing 78.74% of the total cases. Dhakoli reported 626 cases in the month of March.
Earlier, Jawaharpur in Derabassi became the first containment zone in the Mohali district.
Deputy commissioner Girish Dayalan said, “Till date, the virus has infected 27,102 persons, of which, 23,369 have recovered and 436 have succumbed. The district administration has been constantly taking measures to contain the spread of the virus. It is important that we don’t panic and follow the Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and government’s guidelines so that together we fight this pandemic in best possible way.”
According to the data, the other blocks like Kharar has seen a total of 492 positive cases in the past 90 days and it has reported 393 cases in 30 days. Similarly, in Derabassi, a total of 423 positive cases have surfaced in the past 90 days, while in the month of March, it witnessed 348 positive cases.
The DC said, “We have been monitoring the three blocks and have already issued orders to the officers concerned to intensify contact tracing of positive cases. We are yet to take decision on declaring Dhakoli, Kharar and Derabassi as containment zones.”