Jalandhar resident cured, discharged from Ludhiana hospital

Manav Mander

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, April 20

A Jalandhar-based resident, who has been admitted to Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH), has been cured of Covid-19. Her second consecutive test came negative and she was discharged from the hospital today.

The 72-year-old woman tested positive on March 27. Meanwhile, a total of 1,143 samples have been taken in the district, of which 1,098 have come out negative. None tested positive in the district today.

‘Covid testing’ at DMCH

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital started ‘Covid testing’ in its accredited laboratory from today. Secretary of DMCH Prem Kumar Gupta said as per the instructions from the Central and state governments, the fee for Covid-19 testing for general public cannot be exceeded from Rs 4,500, hence the DMCH is giving 25 per cent concession on the actual cost of testing which is Rs 6,000.

“With regard to the samples to be received through the government authorities, a 60 per cent discount will be given and Rs 2,500 will be charged,” said Gupta.

After taking the rapid test, Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Agrawal underwent a swab test at the DMCH today. He also tested negative for the same. The Commissioner of Police has also tested negative.

Sabzi Mandi visitors to undergo testing

The Deputy Commissioner said the administration would start testing all visitors to the Sabzi Mandi with “rapid testing kits”. He said sufficient number of these kits had been received in the district and the testing would start shortly.