Covid-19 cases increase by 10 times in 10 days in Meerut

Meerut: As the second wave of Covid-19 grips the entire country, the number of cases in Meerut has increased by 10 times in the past 10 days. On March 25, the number of cases was recorded at 25, which increased to 256 on April 12, according to a Meerut health department report. The health department claims to have increased sample testing in Meerut, while containment zones have been set up in several localities with positive cases in Baghpat district.Meerut chief medical officer Dr Akhilesh Mohan said, “We are tracing contacts of the infected people in the district and efforts are on to contain the spread of the disease. An advisory has also been issued, asking people to wear masks and maintain social distancing.”