10 of Meerut family test Covid positive

MEERUT: Ten members of a family in Saket area were among the 20 fresh cases of Covid reported in Meerut in the past two days. All of them are in home isolation. With this, the tally of active cases in the district has reached 38. Dr Ashok Taliyan, divisional surveillance officer (DSO), told TOI that out of the 10, one member was found with a recent travel history. Owing to this, the health department has requested the police and the district administration to ensure strict compliance with the Covid-related protocols in public places.
Dr Taliyan said around 2800 samples were tested on Monday while the number of testing was reduced to 1567 on Tuesday due to festivals.
“The surveillance teams have been asked to gear-up and an intensive checking campaign will be conducted across the district. Meanwhile the passengers coming from other states will also be screened at railway stations and bus stands,” the divisional surveillance officer said. The integrated Covid command centre will also be activated in the district soon, the health department official informed.
Apart from this, the chief medical officer, Dr Akhilesh Mohan, has directed the district hospital and medical college to ensure availability of adequate oxygen beds.