16 new coronavirus cases in Gautam Buddh Nagar, total rises to 80

Sixteen more people, including a healthcare professional, tested positive for coronavirus in Gautam Buddh Nagar on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the district to 80, officials said.

The western Uttar Pradesh district adjoining Delhi is among the 15 districts in Uttar Pradesh where hotspots of coronavirus cases have been sealed.

"On Monday, results of 244 samples were obtained of which 228 were negative and 16 positive. Total cumulative positive cases of coronavirus in Gautam Buddh Nagar so far is 80," district surveillance officer Sunil Dohare said in a late night statement.

Thirteen patients have been cured, while another nine will be discharged on Tuesday, the officer said, adding that 58 people are undergoing treatment.

Of the 16 new cases, nine are reported from Sector 5 and 8 in Noida and linked to a private firm which is already under government scanner for triggering a chain of cases. An FIR was registered against the firm on March 29.

Three cases are related to Fortis Dialysis Unit, two reported from Kulesara village in Greater Noida, one from Sector Eta 1 in Greater Noida, while one patient is a healthcare professional, the department said.

"All positive patients were already in quarantine and under observation from the last few days. Their condition is stable," the surveillance officer said.

The Health Department here stated that 119 test samples were collected on Monday.