The first COVID-19 case of the current wave was reported in Lucknow, with health officials confirming on Tuesday that the patient, an elderly resident of the Ashiana locality, has recovered and is currently isolating at home.
According to district surveillance officer Dr N Nirav, the patient had recently returned from a trip to Uttarakhand on May 14 and developed symptoms days later. He underwent testing for the new COVID-19 variant on May 21, which returned positive. “His condition has improved, and he is recovering at home. His family members are also in good health,” said Dr Nirav.
Chief medical officer Dr NB Singh confirmed that the man had consulted an acquaintance working at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute (SGPGI) regarding his symptoms before opting for a test. “He met someone he knew who works at SGPGI and, after discussing the symptoms of the new variant, decided to get tested. Fortunately, he recovered quickly,” Dr Singh stated.