Ranchi, May 1 (PTI) The micro-biology department of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here has been closed for three days after a lab technician tested positive for COVID-19, health officials said on Friday.

The department's superintendent, Manoj, said the decision was taken as per instructions of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

He said the micro-biology wing would be sanitised during the period of closure.

The technician, who was among three persons who tested positive on Thursday, has been admitted to the COVID-19 ward in the hospital, Manoj said.

Fresh samples would be sent to the Itki Arogyashala in the city during the time the RIMS department is shut, he added.

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