Male nurse tests positive for Covid-19 in Chhattisgarh

SS Sharma, the spokesperson of AIIMS Raipur, said the nursing officer has been admitted to the isolation ward of the hospital after his sample tested positive in the evening.

Published on: Apr 25, 2020, 09:36:06 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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A male nursing officer posted in the Covid-19 ward of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur tested positive for the coronavirus disease on Friday, a hospital spokesperson said.

A male nurse in Raipur’s AIIMS hospital has tested positive for Covid-19. (Samir Jana / HT Photos/Representational Image)

SS Sharma, the spokesperson of AIIMS Raipur, said the nursing officer has been admitted to the isolation ward of the hospital after his sample tested positive in the evening.

“One of AIIMS Raipur nursing officers was found positive in the Covid-19 test today. This brave Corona warrior was posted in the Covid ward. He was in quarantine since April 14 after 10 days of duty. We are committed to taking care of him,” said Sharma.

With this, the state has 37 cases of the coronavirus disease. Of them, 30 have been discharged following their recovery from the disease, Sharma said.

At present, seven patients are undergoing treatment at AIIMS Raipur, he added.

There have been no reports of any Covid-19 related death in the state where 11,386 people have been tested so far.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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