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Another cop tests positive for COVID-19 in Telangana

Hyderabad police constable was tested positive for coronavirus today. He was performing duty at a check post from April 1 to 5 in the city and had also taken all necessary precautions.

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Published : Apr 19, 2020, 10:01 PM IST

Hyderabad: A 35-year-old Hyderabad police constable tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, a day after his colleague was found to be infected by the deadly virus, police said.

The duo, which performed duties at a check post from April 1 to 5 in the city had taken all necessary precautions, they said.

"On Saturday, one constable tested positive for the virus while his colleague also contracted the disease today, though earlier he showed no symptoms of COVID-19," a senior police official told media.

Family members of both the constables, besides a Sub-Inspector and four other constables have been sent for government quarantine.

With the latest COVID-19 case, four policemen, including three in Hyderabad, have contracted coronavirus in the state so far.

(PTI Report)

Also Read: coronavirus-cases-in-delhi-climb-to-1893-death-toll-43-authorities

Hyderabad: A 35-year-old Hyderabad police constable tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, a day after his colleague was found to be infected by the deadly virus, police said.

The duo, which performed duties at a check post from April 1 to 5 in the city had taken all necessary precautions, they said.

"On Saturday, one constable tested positive for the virus while his colleague also contracted the disease today, though earlier he showed no symptoms of COVID-19," a senior police official told media.

Family members of both the constables, besides a Sub-Inspector and four other constables have been sent for government quarantine.

With the latest COVID-19 case, four policemen, including three in Hyderabad, have contracted coronavirus in the state so far.

(PTI Report)

Also Read: coronavirus-cases-in-delhi-climb-to-1893-death-toll-43-authorities

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