ICMR scientist tests corona positive, building sanitized

New Delhi: One of the scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) here has tested positive for novel coronavirus, a source said on Monday. After this, the ICMR headquarter has been closed for fumigation and sanitization, said the source.

The infected scientist is said to be a part of the COVID-19 core team and is associated with the National Institute of Research in Reproductive Health in Mumbai, which is a part of the ICMR.

The source said the scientist came to Delhi to attend a meeting last week.

A source told that she was to attend office from Monday, but she received a message on WhatsApp employees’ group that someone has tested positive for COVID-19, therefore, the office is closed for fumigation and sanitization. The message said that all employees should continue working from home, “Only COVID-19 core team may come, if absolutely necessary,” said the message.

(IANS)