KGMU VC, 40 doctors, 6 staffers test positive for Covid-19
Lucknow: In an unfortunate instance, forty doctors of Lucknow's King George's Medical University (KGMU), including Vice-Chancellor Lt Gen (retd) Vipin Puri, and six staffers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
This is the second time since last August that the Vice-Chancellor has been infected by the virus.
He was administered the second dose of the vaccine on March 25.
Sandeep Tewari of KGMU told IANS, "During the last four days, around 40 doctors, including medical superintendent Himanshu, have tested positive."
Most of the doctors have tested positive despite taking both doses of vaccine.
The infected doctors include 20 from the general surgery department, nine from the urology department and three from the department of medicine.
Days after the VC tested positive for the virus, a total of six staffers working in the KGMU office also tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday despite having received both shots of the vaccine, a senior doctor told PTI.
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.