463 get disease through local transmissionThe district reported 617 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, even as 824 more people recovered from the illness. Local transmission accounted for 463 cases on Friday, while in 144 cases, the source of infection was not immediately known. Meanwhile, District Collector Navjot Khosa said that the inspections by the sector magistrates would continue in the district. On Friday, teams led by the sector magistrates took action against 376 people. Since October 4, the teams led by Sector Magistrates have initiated action against a total 21,342 people for flouting the disease containment measures.

Source: The Hindu November 06, 2020 15:37 UTC