Surat - The Surat Municipal Corporation has been put on alert as the number of active COVID-19 cases reached double digits on Sunday, with eight new cases reported. In response, the Municipal Corporation has started placing home quarantine boards outside the homes of COVID-19 patients who are receiving treatment at home, and is testing other family members to prevent the spread of the virus.

During the peak of the pandemic, the city adopted a strategy of area quarantine to control the spread of the virus. However, for the past year, COVID-19 cases in Surat had dropped significantly. The recent uptick in cases, with active cases increasing to 10, has prompted the municipality to become more vigilant.

As the city experiences a change in season, the number of people suffering from cold, cough, and fever has increased. To identify and isolate potential COVID-19 patients, the Municipal Corporation has urged residents to get tested for the virus. By identifying and quarantining COVID-19 patients, the health department aims to stop the spread of the infection.

The return of quarantine boards has caused concern among the local population, but the health department is taking necessary precautions to identify and isolate COVID-19 patients and prevent further spread of the virus.