Daijiworld Media Network – Dharwad (MS)
Dharwad, Nov 28: DC Nithesh Patil confirmed that 14 doctors of SDM hospital in the city have tested positive for coronavirus.
The deputy commissioner has decided to mark the campus of the hospital as a containment zone. Information regarding this has been conveyed to the chief minister as well.
Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai held interactive sessions with DCs of seven districts on Saturday November 27. He was apprised about the SDM hospital cases during the meeting. Only six among the 14 infected have shown symptoms while others are asymptomatic.
The OPD of SDM hospital has been closed for some days. The DC said that this has been done as a precaution and there is no need to panic.
He further added that many people have not considered Covid pandemic seriously. He appealed to the public to reduce holding meetings and functions and avoid crowding in public places.