Health Ministry: Contact tracing initiated, surveillance strengthened after 2 test positive for COVID-19 in Dharavi

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: April 2, 2020 05:17 PM2020-04-02T17:17:53+5:302020-04-02T17:18:16+5:30

Contact tracing initiated, surveillance strengthened in connection with Mumbai's Dharavi COVID-19 case, said Health ministry official. The deadly coronavirus, ...

Health Ministry: Contact tracing initiated, surveillance strengthened after 2 test positive for COVID-19 in Dharavi | Health Ministry: Contact tracing initiated, surveillance strengthened after 2 test positive for COVID-19 in Dharavi

Health Ministry: Contact tracing initiated, surveillance strengthened after 2 test positive for COVID-19 in Dharavi

Contact tracing initiated, surveillance strengthened in connection with Mumbai's Dharavi COVID-19 case, said Health ministry official.

The deadly coronavirus, which already infected 1,965 people in India, has entered a dangerous territory — Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum in Mumbai. It has already claimed one life in Dharavi and infected at least one other person. 

A 52-year old municipality worker from Dharavi was tested positive for COVID-19 and was advised treatment. According to officials from the municipality, his condition is stable, and his family and 23 colleagues were asked to quarantine.

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