One-month-old baby among 12 minors in 142 Corona +ve reported in Ferozepur
Ferozepur, August 19, 2020: Today, 142 Corona positive cases have been reported in Ferozepur District taking the total figure of active cases to 1307 with one more death.
The fresh cases are in the age group of the one-month-old baby to 70 years of age – 33 male, 23 female. There are 12 minors with a one-month-old baby in fresh cases.
The total active cases in the district are now 797, 492 cured with 19 deaths. However, 485 Corona positive patients have also been cured. In the fresh 142 cases, 8 are influenza infection, 26 new cases and the rest are in contacts including 13 police officials.
Added here, due to spike in cases of Corona positive in the district, in the last three two days, 166, 47 and 147 today, 17 Micro Containment Zones have been declared where there are more than 5 positive cases.
The fresh cases are from the localities/towns/villages – Model Town Makhul Bhagat Singh Colony, Bharat Nagar, Rishi Chowk Guruharsahai, Guru Karam Singh Basti, Friends Enclave Zira , Baghicha Singh Basti, Amaritsari Gate, Haka Wala Ferozepur Cantt, Ferozepur Cantt, Vazir Wala Building, Bedi Colony Haraz, Mudki, Smart Colony, Sulhani Railway Station, Fatehgarh Gehri, Mishriwala, Cluby Hotel, Mohan Ke Hittar.
Meanwhile, the district administration and health department have appealed to the people to follow the precautionary measures to curb the transmission of the virus.