Two GRP cops among 16 new corona cases in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ: Two healthcare professionals and two GRP personnel were among the 16 new novel coronavirus (Covid-19) cases recorded in the district on Friday, taking Prayagraj's tally to 245.
Of the fresh cases, 13 were from urban areas of the city, while the other three were from trans-Ganga and trans-Yamuna pockets.
Nodal officer and additional chief medical officer Dr Rishi Sahai said, "Two health workers and two GRP personnel, and 12 others were diagnosed with Covid-19 in Prayagraj on Friday. While five of the patients had a travel history, seven others were infected after coming in contact with Covid-19 patients."
The patients have been admitted to Covid-19 Level One and Level Three Hospitals for treatment and are aged between 17 and 46 years. Of these 16 new patients, two are women, Sahai added. The new cases were reported from area Rajrupur, Kareli, Georgetown, Manda, Soraon and Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital campus.