Bhiwandi: 62-year-old man tests coronavirus positive

Thane, Apr 12 () A 62-year-old man from Bhiwanditown in the district, who had come in contact with someattendees of Delhi's Tablighi Jamaat event, tested coronaviruspositive on Sunday, an official said.

He had gone to Mumbra in the district, where he camein contact with the Nizamuddin event attendees, Dr JayantDhule, medical officer of Bhiwandi Nizampur MunicipalCorporation (BNMC) said.

"He is the first COVID-19 patient in Bhiwandi," hesaid.

"He had stayed in Mumbra for about two weeks andreturned to Bhiwandi four days back. Soon after his return, hestarted showing symptoms of coronavirus infection. His testreports confirmed that he is infected," Dhule said.

He has been admitted to the Kasturba Hospital inMumbai, while nine of his family members have beenquarantined, he added.

Till Saturday, 169 persons tested coronavirus positivein Thane district, nine of whom have died, officials said. CORNP NP