2 sailors of INS Netaji Subhas tested for COVID-19 after flu- like symptoms

The close contacts of the two INS Netaji Subhas sailors, who have shown flu-like symptoms on Wednesday, have been quarantined, informed Wing Commander M S Hooda.

Kolkata (West Bengal):Two sailors of INS Netaji Subhas, a land-based logistics hub of the Indian Navy here, were tested for COVID-19 after they showed flu-like symptoms, a Defence spokesperson said on Thursday.

The close contacts of the two sailors have been quarantined, spokesperson Wing Commander M S Hooda said.

He said the test results of the two sailors, who showed flu-like symptoms, were awaited.

"Following laid down protocols/procedures, the other personnel have been quarantined as a precautionary measure," the spokesperson said in a statement.

He, however, did not specify the number of personnel at INS Subhas who have been quarantined.

(PTI Report)