Tribune News Service

Amritsar, August 16

A total of 11 persons tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 48 hours, with which the tally in the district increased to 47,155. Of these, eight were reported on Sunday, while three were reported on Monday.

The district health authorities said nine of the 11 cases were influenza-like illness cases, while the remaining two were contacts of positive patients. The district officials also reported a death due to the disease on Sunday, with which the toll increased to 1,589. The deceased has been identified as Roop Chand (23) from Gaunsabad village on Ram Tirath Road. The district at present has a total 51 active cases.

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The district reported two positive cases on Sunday and one on Monday. No causality was reported hence the toll stands at 375. Now, there are 16 active cases and 12 patients have been isolated at their respective homes. Deputy Commissioner Kulwant Singh said in the vaccination drive against Covid 2,69,010 persons have been given 3,33,114 dozes so far, including 14,197 who were vaccinated on Monday. — OC