Published 09:36 IST, March 27th 2020
Punjab CM Amarinder filled with hope at state's first Coronavirus recovery & discharge
On Friday, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh took to Twitter and announced that the first case of COVID-19 in Punjab has successfully recovered.
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With a surge in the number of coronavirus cases in India, there have been several instances where patients have been recovered from the virus. On Friday, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh took to Twitter and announced that the first case of COVID-19 in Punjab has successfully recovered. The patient, who was admitted to Government Medical College in Amritsar, is scheduled to be discharged on Friday, said the Punjab CM.
First patient of COVID-19 in Punjab recovers
Taking to Twitter, Captain Singh expressed relief after the man who had tested positive has recovered. He also shared a video of the man who recovered. The patient can be seen lauding the efforts of the doctors and medical staff. The Punjab CM also asserted confidence and said:
"It’s a great moment for us. I am sure we will win this War Against"
Happy to share that our first case of Covid admitted in Government Medical College Amritsar has successfully recovered & tested negative. The patient will be discharged today. It’s a great moment for us. I am sure we will win this War Against #Covid19. pic.twitter.com/HGFjVS1tw8
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) March 27, 2020
In addition, the Punjab government on Thursday directed officials to immediately distribute 10 lakh packets of dry ration, containing flour, dal and sugar, among the poor people working in the unorganised sector, such as the daily-wage earners.
09:36 IST, March 27th 2020