MP: Test reports of 18 persons negative for coronavirus

All 18 persons tested in Mhya Presh so far for suspected exposure to vel coronavirus were found t to be suffering from infection, an official said on Saturday.

persons with history of travel to affected countries were screened. Of m, 171 persons are under home isolation at present, while observation period of 341 ors is complete, said ditional Director of Health Department Dr Vina Sinha.

Samples of 20 persons were sent to laboratories due to suspected exposure to virus, official said.

" reports of 18 persons have been received. All of m were negative," Sinha ded.

Testing facilities have been me available at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal and National Institute of Research in Tribal Health (NIRTH) in Jabalaur, an official said.