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Maha: 6 contacts of COVID-19 victim test positive in Nagpur

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Press Trust of India Nagpur

Six people who were in contact

with a 68-year-old COVID-19 patient who died on Sunday have also tested positive for the novel coronavirus, health officials in Nagpur in Maharashtra said on Friday.

The six, including family members of the deceased, tested positive on Thursday, an official said.

"The man died in IGGMC Hospital on Sunday and his report returned positive on Monday. Now, six of his close contacts have also tested positive for the virus," he said.

The COVID-19 count in Nagpur stands at 25, including one deceased, he added.

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First Published: Apr 10 2020 | 4:52 PM IST

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