LUCKNOW: As many as 89 people were diagnosed with Covid-19 infection in 24 hours, taking the active cases to 871.
According to health department officials, among fresh cases, most people had influenza-like illness. Many had come in contact with people diagnosed with the disease earlier. Five persons had gone to hospital for treatment of non-Covid ailments and tested positive during routine testing.
The highest number of cases were from Chinhat (20) followed by Kaiserbagh (10), Aliganj, Sarojininagar and NK Road (eight cases each). Other cases were registered from Old City (7), Alambagh (5), and Turiyaganj (4)..
Among active cases, 21 patients are undergoing treatment in different hospitals, while the rest are either asymptomatic or have mild symptoms and are recovering in home isolation.
District surveillance officer Dr Milind Vardhan said that though cases have started to decline it doesn't mean to ditch precautions. "We should follow Covid-19 protocol strictly," he added.
