Nurse in Manipur hospital tests positive for COVID-19

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Nurse in Manipur hospital tests positive for COVID-19
Imphal, Jun 4 () A nurse working in the isolation ward in Manipurs Churachandpur District Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, officials said.

Additional director and Spokesperson of Health Department Dr Khoirom Sasheekumar Mangang said the nurse has no travel history.

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According to Churachandpur District Hospital sources, the 40-year-old nurse was working in the 10 bed isolation ward of the hospital.

She is the first frontline warrior who has been tested COVID-19 positive in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in the state, an official said.

Dr V C Pau, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Churachandpur told reporters that the hospital authority appreciated the services rendered by the nurse and for her commitment to pay attention to her duty as a dedicated frontline warrior to combat COVID-19 pandemic.

Churachandpur district has so far reported 24 COVID-19 cases. COR RG RG
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