Covid Positive Nagpur Man With UK Travel History Suspected Of Carrying New Virus Strain

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A 28-year-old man in Nagpur was tested positive for COVID-19 on December 15, and now he is suspected of carrying the new strain of COVID-19 found in the UK, according to Government Medical College, Nagpur.

“After seven days he stated showing symptoms and complained about the loss of smell. He was again tested for COVID-19 at Nandanvan public health clinic (PHC) and his Rapid Antigen test came on December 15,” said Dr. Avinash Gawande, Superintendent of the college. He also added that his family members were also tested positive for COVID-19.

“We don’t know whether it is the old mutant or new mutant (of the virus). He has mild symptoms and as a precautionary measure, he has been kept at a different ward in the Government Medical College and Hospital here,” Gawande said.

“28-year-old male COVID positive patient, with travel history to the UK, has been admitted to a separate ward at Government Medical College Nagpur. His swab has now been sent to Pune for further investigation. After receiving the report from Pune, it can be said whether this patient is a new strain or an old strain,” said Radhakrishnan B, Municipal Commissioner, Nagpur.

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On December 20, Prime Minister Boris Johnson had informed the public that a new variant of the COVID-19 virus has been found in the UK.

“Given the early evidence we have on this new variant of the virus and the potential risk it poses, it is with a heavy heart that I must tell you we cannot continue with Christmas as planned,” The PM had tweeted.


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