Punjab recorded 894 COVID-19 cases on August 5 and reported 29 more deaths taking the tally to 491, according to an official statement. The Health department said the active cases are 6,422 and 12,943 patients have so far been cured. Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said FIRs have been registered against 11 sanitizer brands for violation of standards. Mr. Vij said about 248 samples were collected by the food and drug administration of which reports of 123 samples have been received. “Of the received reports, 109 samples have been passed, while 14 failed.

Source: The Hindu August 05, 2020 23:26 UTC