Around 30 per cent positive cases and 50 deaths are from rural areas
9 deaths, 177 COVID-19 +ve cases reported and 80 recovered in Ferozepur
Ferozepur, May 11, 2021: Nine deaths and 177 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Ferozepur taking the total tally of positive cases in Ferozepur, as on date to 9,685 positive cases and 289 deaths, since the outbreak of virus in the district.
The Corona pandemic has now affected in the rural areas more than 30 per cases are from rural areas and in one month, more than 50 deaths are reported to be in Ferozeshah, Mamdot and Kassoana blocks.
As per record 1,45,178 samples were taken, out of which 1,34,793 were reported negative, 9,685 positive, 7,730 recovered and still 1,676 cases were active while the result of 700 samples are still awaited.
Nine deaths are 5 females, 4 males of age group between 28-72 years in Ferozshah, Mamdot, Guruharsahai, Zira blocks.
In the vaccination drive, 1,490 persons of 45 plus age including frontline and health workers were given Covid vaccination and so far, 86,270 persons have been vaccinated in the district.
The district administration and health department has made an appeal to the citizens to come forward for vaccination and follow Covid appropriate behavior guidelines from time to time and come forward for vaccination, to contribute in eradicating the virus and stopping its further transmission in the society.