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Published 20:35 IST, May 12th 2020

Uttar Pradesh: Ward boy at Firozabad hospital tests COVID-19 positive

A ward boy on COVID-19 management duty at a medical college in Firozabad was found positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, officials said.

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Uttar Pradesh: Ward boy at Firozabad hospital tests COVID-19 positive
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A ward boy on COVID-19 management duty at a medical college in Firozabad was found positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, officials said.

Chief Medical Superintendent Dr A K Sharma said the ward boy was on duty at the hospital from May 2-8.

His sample was sent for testing on May 9 and it came positive on Tuesday, Sharma said, adding the ward boy has been sent into isolation. 

Updated 20:35 IST, May 12th 2020