This story is from May 16, 2020

Two more test positive in Kanpur Dehat

Two more test positive in Kanpur Dehat
Kanpur: Two more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Kanpur Dehat district, taking the number of cases in the district to six. So far, one person has succumbed to the infection while one other cured after the treatment.
“Two more tested positive for the virus in the district. One among the patient is from Amauna village of Rasoolabad tehsil while other hails from Jagammanpur Dhiran in Maitha tehsil of the district.
The man hailing from Amauna village had travelled in a truck from Ahmedabad and reached district on May 5. Health team had later shifted them to quarantine centre after taking their sample for testing. On Friday, we received test report of the duo, wherein they tested positive for novel corona virus,” chief medical officer Dr Rajesh Katiyar said.
District magistrate Rakesh Singh said the total positive cases in the district is now six. “We have sealed the two villages. Our health team is conducting door-to-door surveys and screening locals for Covid-19 symptoms,” said DM further.
“All precautionary measures are being followed. Sanitization of both the villages has been ensured. The movement of villagers has been restricted after sealing the villages. Officials of food supply department have been instructed to ensure delivery of essential goods and commodities to the villagers,” DM added. A health department official said as the man who had returned from Ahmedabad was quarantined with 65 other persons, we fear that the cases will spike in coming days.
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