ROHTAK: Dr Savita Verma, principal investigator of the Covid-19 vaccine trial at PGIMS, Rohtak, tested positive for coronavirus infection on Monday. Dr Savita has been associated with the ongoing human clinical trial of Covaxin at the premier institute since July 2020. Dr Gajender Singh, public relations officer of the institute, said Dr Verma got herself tested after coming in contact with a Covid-19 patient.
She also had body ache and was feeling feverish, said Dr
Ramesh Verma, co-principal investigator of vaccine trial. PGIMS said since Dr Savita was part of the vaccine trial, she was exempted to undergo a vaccine trial as per the protocol laid down by the institute. Dr Verma has been isolated at home and keeping well, said the doctors.