West Bengal Reports First Positive Case of Coronavirus
A man, who recently returned from England, on Tuesday tested positive for the novel coronavirus, making it the first case in the state, a health department official said.
Kolkata, Mar 17 (PTI) A man, who recently returned from England, on Tuesday tested positive for the novel coronavirus, making it the first case in the state, a health department official said.
The man was admitted to Beleghata ID Hospital after he showed symptoms of Covid-19, he said.
Medical examinations revealed that the person had contracted novel coronavirus, officials said.
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