Tribune News Service

Amritsar, June 28

The Health Department has reported 15 new cases on Monday with which the total count has increased to 46,690. The authorities reported zero Covid-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours.

The new cases include nine influenza-like illness cases and six contacts of positive patients. Meanwhile, with recovery of 32 patients, the recovery count has increased to 44,819. The district has a total of 311 active cases.

The health authorities inoculated 3,671 persons in the district today. Those who received the first dose included 710 residents above 45 years and 2,057 residents in the age group of 18-44 years. The second dose was administered to 738 residents above 45 years and 166 residents in the age group of 18-44 years.

One dies, 3 test positive in Tarn Taran

The district witnessed one death due to Covid taking the toll to 361. As many as three persons tested positive taking the active cases to 72 of which 36 were isolated at their respective homes. Seven patients were discharged after competing their treatment on Monday. The Health Department team collected 957 samples today and the reports of 882 samples were being awaited. Deputy Commissioner Kulwant Singh said 3,582 persons were vaccinated against the pandemic on Monday. As many as 1,95,349 persons have been jabbed so far. — OC