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Punjab to set up micro-containment zones in areas with five or more cases

As of Wednesday morning, Punjab had 3,371 confirmed cases, including 2,461 cured and discharged patients

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The death toll in the state stands at 72, according to the Union Health Ministry.

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 17 2020 | 4:00 PM IST

The Punjab government on Wednesday said it has decided to create 'micro-containment zone' in places where five or more Covid-19 cases have been reported to contain the disease.

It added that the decision to demarcate between containment and micro-containment areas will be taken by a committee comprising of the civil surgeon, district epidemiologists, nodal officers from the administration, among others.

"To contain the disease in the specific area, it has been observed to establish a micro-containment zone where 5 or more cases of coronavirus are reported," a tweet by the official handle of the Punjab government read.

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