Source: GK News Network
Samples from four people who were suspected of having coronavirus infection tested negative at the She-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences today.
A Pulwama family of three was admitted to SKIMS Friday night with flu symptoms, SKIMS administration said. While two of the family members had travel history of Saudi Arabia, the third had contact with the travelers. While SKIMS, based on their symptoms and travel history, took samples of the trio and sent it for testing, the reports have come out negative.
One more person, with travel history of Dubai, was admitted to the Institute with similar symptoms. Later, his sample also tested negative for coronavirus at Viral Diagnostic and Research Lab of the Institute. Medical superintendent SKIMS, Dr Farooq Jan said all the patients were doing well.
Meanwhile, the standalone Coronavirus Clinic was started today at new university block of SKIMS. Dr Jan issued an appeal that all patients with flu symptoms and travel history or contact with a person having travel history may approach coronavirus clinic rather than emergency and OPD of the hospital. “This way, we can help in preventing the spread of virus and will also be able to help the patients better,” he said.
No case of coronavirus has yet been reported from Kashmir division, while Jammu has reported two positive cases. An information bulletin issued by J&K government said that till date 89 samples have been tested in J&K of which 78 have tested negative, two positive and reports of nine samples was awaited.
The media bulletin, issued on daily basis for official data and information regarding coronavirus, said that 1567 people are under home quarantine. In addition, 164 people have completed their 28 day surveillance and 1878 continue to be monitored. 24 people are currently under quarantine in hospitals.
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