Pithoragarh, Aug 27 (PTI) The District Hospital, Pithoragarh was closed for two days on Thursday after a pharmacist working at the facility tested positive for COVID-19.

"We have closed the hospital for two days as a precautionary measure. The pharmacist tested positive on Wednesday evening," Chief Medical Officer, Pithoragarh, Harish Pant said.

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However, the emergency ward of the hospital will remain operational with doctors attending to patients telephonically, he said.

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