Agra man tests positive for COVID on returning from China
2 min read . Updated: 25 Dec 2022, 08:03 PM IST
PremiumThe man returned to Agra on December 23; following which, he had undergone a COVID test, which showed him to be COVID positive
An Agra man, who recently returned from China, has tested positive for COVID-19, Chief Medical Officer Arun Srivastava said on Sunday. Currently, he is in isolation. The test sample has been sent for genome sequencing in Lucknow.
Srivastava said, "The man has been isolated at his home and teams of the health department have been asked to conduct tests of his family members and those who came in contact with him."
The man returned to Agra on December 23; following which, he had undergone a COVID test, which showed him to be COVID positive.
This the first Covid positive case in the district detected after November 25, officials said.
Amid a sudden rise in cases in China, the health department in Agra began screening and collecting samples of foreign tourists at Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Akbar's Tomb.
Official also informed, samples are also being collected at the Agra airport, railway station and Inter Bus Terminal (ISBT)
"Sample collection at Sarojani Naidu Medical College, District Hospital and Primary and Community Health Centres in rural Agra have been initiated with priority. Those who have symptoms of cold, cough and fever can visit the health centres to undergo Covid test," CMO added.
Srivastava added, "Residents are being asked to wear masks and maintain social distance at public places. They have been advised to use hand sanitiser and follow Covid guidelines to avoid the infection. Besides, residents are advised to get their precaution dose of COVID-19."
People can contact on the health department's helpline numbers 0562-2600412, 9458569043 regarding any queries on the disease, officials said.
The Centre has recently stated RT-PCR test would be made mandatory for passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand and asked states to conduct a mock drill on December 27 to ensure readiness of health facilities including medical oxygen generation plants.
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