28-05-2025
Nine Covid cases reported in Punjab this year, situation not alarming: government
Punjab has reported nine Covid cases since January 2025 and one of the patients died on Wednesday, Health Secretary Kumar Rahul said, adding that there was no cause for concern as the situation was not alarming.
In a statement, Rahul said two of the nine Covid cases belonged to Haryana and that five out of the rest were mild cases and had recovered completely. One active Covid case is from Mohali and the patient is asymptomatic, he added.
The deceased Covid patient, who had been admitted to Government Medical College & Hospital, Sector-32, Chandigarh, had hepatitis B with chronic liver disease. He died mainly due to his comorbid conditions, Rahul said.
The Department of Health & Family Welfare is closely monitoring the situation and is in regular touch with the central government for further updates and guidelines, Rahul said, adding that the state was adequately prepared to deal with the situation.
Further, the health secretary appealed to the public and media to act responsibly and avoid creating panic.
