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Suspected case of coronavirus reported in Rajasthan's Kota

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Published : Feb 19, 2020, 9:58 PM IST

A 22-year-old man from Rajasthan's Kota has been suspected of suffering from Coronavirus. He was pursuing his MBBS from China, and returned to India on February 1.

Suspected case of coronavirus reported in Rajasthan's Kota
Suspected case of coronavirus reported in Rajasthan's Kota

Kota (Rajasthan):A suspected case of coronavirus has been reported from Rajasthan's Kota, following which the patient has been kept in an isolation ward at a hospital in the city.

"The patient is still being examined, and we are still awaiting a detailed report. We are yet to ascertain if the patient is suffering from Coronavirus, " Bhupendra Singh Tanwar, Chief Medical and Health Officer.

The 22-year-old man, who is pursuing his MBBS from China, returned to India on February 1, and started complaining of cold and cough over the past week.

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Meanwhile, his swab samples have been sent to Jaipur for further investigation.

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