Punjab Covid-19 Cases: Advisory Issued Amid Spike In New Infections; Check Do’s And Dont’s

While the situation in Punjab remains under control and the health system is fully prepared, citizens are advised to follow basic safety measures to prevent infection.

“Due to a slight rise in COVID-19 cases in some parts of the country, a precautionary advisory is being issued. Though the situation in the State of Punjab is under control and the health system is fully prepared, citizens are still advised to follow basic safety measures to help prevent the spread of infection,” the letter reads.

According to the advisory Punjab government instructs to follow this Do’s and Don’ts:

Do’s:

Elderly individuals, pregnant women, immunocompromised persons, and those with underlying health conditions should wear a mask in crowded or enclosed spaces.

Healthcare staff should wear masks and follow COVID-appropriate behaviour.

Cover your mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, using a handkerchief, tissue, or the inside of your elbow.

If you feel sick (fever, cough, or difficulty breathing), wear a mask and consult a doctor.

Don’ts:

Avoid crowded or poorly ventilated places, especially if you have underlying health conditions.

Don’t touch your face without washing your hands.

Don’t spit in public.

Avoid self-medication for respiratory symptoms.

Punjab Covid-19 Cases

Punjab’s reported COVID-19 cases have risen to 35 from 12, with Ludhiana being the worst affected, according to data from the Health Department. Of these, nine cases have emerged in the last 24 hours, health officials said.

Poll-bound Ludhiana has reported 23 COVID-19 cases, the highest in the state. The district has also recorded two deaths, a 69-year-old woman who died at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research last week, and a 39-year-old man who passed away at the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh, the week before.

The remaining cases have been reported from Jalandhar (6), Mohali (4), and Ferozepur (2). Experts say the surge in political activities ahead of the Ludhiana West bypoll, scheduled for June 19, appears to have contributed to the increased spread of the virus in the district.

A senior health official, pleading anonymity, said, “All cases reported so far had only mild symptoms so there is no need for people to panic. The two people who died of Covid-19 suffered from comorbidities. We are closely monitoring the situation.”

The official further stated that a health advisory on COVID-19 will be released within the next 24 hours. “We will be soon advising the elderly and immunocompromised to take precautions for Covid. There will be no directions against mass gatherings as the new Covid variants are very mild,” said the officials.