French tourist tests positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram

The 44-year old woman has been admitted to a hospital in Ramanathapuram for treatment, they said.

Published: 12th October 2020 12:23 AM  |   Last Updated: 12th October 2020 12:23 AM   |  A+A A-

A health worker conducts COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test at the district administration office, coronavirus

A health worker conducts COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test. (Photo | PTI)

By PTI

RAMESWARAM: A French tourist on a visit to this island town has tested positive for COVID-19 and been admitted to a hospital, Health department officials said on Sunday.

The 44-year old woman has been admitted to a hospital in Ramanathapuram for treatment, they said.

She had arrived here on October 9 and had visited several places in and around the town.

Three other women who accompanied her were in isolation in a hotel here under the supervision of the Health department, the officials said.

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