COVID-19: Man walks 350 km to reach Parbhani; tests positive
PTI, Apr 17, 2020, 7:56 AM IST
Aurangabad: Parbhani district in central Maharashtra on Thursday, April 16 reported its first COVID-19 case after a young man, who came from Pune on foot, was found infected with the disease, an official said.
“A 21-year-old man, who reached Parbhani from Pune on foot, has been found to be coronavirus positive,” Civil Surgeon Dr Prakash Dake told PTI.
“He was admitted in Parbhani Civil hospital after he showed symptoms of COVID-19 after arriving from Pune, walking more than 350km,” he said.
“His swab was sent for testing and report received on Thursday found him to be positive for the disease,” the official told.
“There are no severe symptoms in him and the patient is now stable. We have found 8-9 close contacts of this patient and further formalities are on,” said Dake.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
‘South se saaf north se half’: Sachin Pilot’s prediction for BJP in Lok Sabha polls
CM Adityanath congratulates successful candidates as UP board exam results are announced
BJP stands firm on reservation, will support OBCs: Amit Shah
Sibal slams Finance Minister Sitharaman’s remarks on electoral bonds
Modi aims to transform India into a developed nation by 2024, but critics say it comes at a cost of drying out those who support him
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Hubballi murder: Accused’s mother demands strict punishment for son
‘South se saaf north se half’: Sachin Pilot’s prediction for BJP in Lok Sabha polls
Big and powerful people in India, abroad joined hands to remove me from power: Modi
Big and powerful people in India, abroad joined hands to remove me from power: Modi
Jayaprakash Hegde unveils “manifesto for prosperous development” of Udupi and Chikkamagaluru