Delhi Police sub-inspector donates plasma after recovering from COVID-19

A sub-inspector of Delhi Police, who recently recovered from COVID-19, on Monday donated plasma to a 65-year-old man infected with virus, police said. Sub-Inspector (SI) Amit Yav (36) posted at Connaught Place police station h tested positive for COVID-19 on June 12, y said.

A day after he was infected with virus, his wife also tested positive for pathogen. two isolated mselves at home and recovered soon, a police official said. Yav tested negative for coronavirus on June 26, and three days later, he rejoined his duty. His work involves daily visits to hospitals, COVID care centres and crematoriums, police said. On Monday, he donated plasma to Balbeer Singh who was mitted in Max hospital, Saket, police said.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Eish Singhal resumed work on Monday after recovering from COVID-19. He was under home quarantine after being tested positive for virus. Till date, more than 2,000 police personnel have tested positive for coronavirus in Delhi, out of m over 1,300 policemen rejoined duty after recovering from disease. So far, 10 policemen have died due to COVID-19, official said.