63 new Covid-19 cases in tricity

CHANDIGARH : As many as 63 new Covid-19 cases surfaced in various parts of Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula on Friday.

With 23 new cases, Chandigarh’s infection tally climbed to 823. Among these, 275 are active and 13 have died.

The new cases have been reported from 12 different areas, including Sectors 19, 22, 24, 30, 38 West, 41, 42, 43, 45 and 48, besides Manimajra and Behlana.

Mohali confirmed 19 fresh Covid-19 cases, even as 22 patients were discharged after recovery.

The district now has 662 confirmed cases – among these 228 still active. While 421 patients have recovered, 13 have succumbed to the virus.

Panchkula reported 21 new cases on Friday, taking its count to 514. Among the total cases, 235 are active, while 283 have recovered. The fresh cases include seven ITBP personnel, all aged between 28 and 35.