C'garh: AIIMS Raipur male nursing officer tests positive

Raipur, Apr 24 () A male nursing officer posted inthe COVID-19 ward of All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur tested positive fornovel coronavirus on Friday, an official said.

He was quarantined on April 14 as a precautionarymeasure and his report returned positive on Friday evening, anAIIMS public relations officer told .

"He was posted in the COVID-19 ward and was taken offduty after 10 days on April 14 and quarantined. On Friday, hedeveloped symptoms following which his samples were sent fortesting," he said.

In a tweet, AIIMS Raipur said, "One of AIIMS Raipurnursing officer is found positive in COVID 19 test today. ThisBrave corona warrior was posted in COVID Ward. He was inquarantine since 14 April after 10 days of duty. We arecommitted to take care of him."

Chattisgarh's COVID-19 count currently stands at 37,with 30 having been discharged after recovery.

All seven active cases in the state are being treatedin AIIM Raipur. TKPBNM BNM