Surat: As many as 1,720 fresh cases of Covid-19 were reported in Surat city on Saturday while in rural areas of Surat district 435 more people were found infected.
Meanwhile, 26 deaths were recorded in Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) area.
City municipal commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani urged citizens to follow two mask policies to prevent Covid infection. Along with wearing two masks, Pani claimed that an individual needs to take supplements to prevent infection.
“Not only two masks on the face, but to stay safe from infection, we are trying to make people aware of how they can improve their immunity. People should take supplements of vitamin D, C and zinc to protect themselves from the infection,” Pani told TOI.
Citizens are also encouraged for early testing to prevent serious infection. “People should adopt the policy of the ‘test is best’ so that one can know that he has an infection and the treatment can be started early. Due to delayed identification of the disease, the patient does not receive treatment till he turns serious,” Pani added.
Identifying areas with rising cases Pani said, “East zone B, Central, Katargam and Rander zones have reported a sudden rise in Covid cases.”