Bhopal reports 54 COVID-19 cases after 14 more test positive

Bhopal, Apr 6 () The number of coronavirus cases inBhopal has gone up to 54, with 14 more patients being found inthe Madhya Pradesh capital in the last 12 hours, an officialsaid on Monday.

The new patients comprise employees of the healthdepartment and police personnel, Chief Medical and HealthOfficer Sudhir Deharia said.

Out of the total 54 patients, two have been dischargedafter recovery, he said, adding that one of the victims diedduring treatment at a private hospital on Sunday night.

In the past one week, two IAS officers posted in thestate health department, including a principal secretary, havetested positive for coronavirus.

Some other health officials engaged in combating thethe deadly virus also tested positive for the disease in thestate capital. ADU MASGK GK