One more tests positive, another locality sealed in Mandya

MANDYA: With one more patient being confirmed of Covid-19 in Mandya, the authorities have sealed off another locality in the town on Saturday.
With the new patient, the number of Covid-19 cases has gone up to 16 in the district. The new patient reportedly got the infection from patient 78 who is an employee of Jubilant Generics Limited in Nanjanagud.
So far, two positive cases related to Jubilant Generics were detected in Mandya.
According to deputy commissioner Venkatesh, the 37-year-old person, who was in touch with the employee of Jubilant Generics, was tested positive and he got admitted to an isolation ward in MIMS. The district now has a total of 16 active positive cases and lab reports of 873 suspected cases are yet to be received.
On Saturday, after Swarnasandra locality, the authorities sealed off Old Market area and restricted the movement of people. The police cautioned the residents that any unnecessary movement would be strictly dealt with.