Patiala SSP tests positive forCOVID-19; contacts tracing under way

Tribune News Service

Patiala, August 13

Patiala SSP Vikram Jeet Duggal on Thursday evening tested positive for COVID-19, the Health Department said. The SSP has now been isolated at home.

It has been learnt that the SSP started exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms on Thursday morning. Consequently, he was tested for the disease and was found to be infected.

Confirming the development, Patiala Civil Surgeon Dr Harish Malhotra said they had already started the contract tracing of the SSP.

He said: “We have started the contract tracing and all people, who have come in contact of the SSP, will be tested for coronavirus.”

The SSP has been active in the field activities, including the implementation of night curfew. He was also responsible for checking the vehicle himself during the curfew hours.

Besides, he is said to have attended the launch of smartphone distribution event, wherein, Cabinet Minister and Congress MLAs were present.

In the meanwhile, Patiala SSP Vikram Jeet Duggal said: “Today, I developed mild symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19. I request all who came in contact with me during all these days to get themselves tested as well. I am sure together we are going to beat this.”