2,628 new coronavirus cases and 68 new deaths in Punjab

Punjab reported 2,628 new coronavirus cases and 68 new deaths in a span of 24 hours, a state-government-issued health bulletin said on Sunday the highest single-day spike in cases yet.  

All 22 districts of Punjab reported new cases on Sunday a trend that the state has



been observing throughout this month.

Punjab's COVID infection tally currently stands at 79,679. The state reported 27,153 cases since September 1. A 151 per cent rise since 52,526 cases recorded until August 31. For comparison, it reported 11,817 cases in the first 13 days of August.