2 sailors of INS Netaji Subhas tested for COVID-19 after flu- like symptoms

May 07, 2020 13:19

Two sailors of INS Netaji Subhas, a land-based logistics hub of the Indian Navy here, were tested for COVID-19 after they showed flu-like symptoms, a defence spokesperson said on Thursday. The close contacts of the two sailors have been quarantined, spokesperson Wing Commander M S Hooda said. He said the test results of the two sailors, who showed flu-like symptoms, were awaited.

"Following laid down protocols/procedures, the other personnel have been quarantined as a precautionary measure," the spokesperson said in a statement. He, however, did not specify the number of personnel at INS Subhas who have been quarantined. -- PTI

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