West Bengal reports first coronavirus positive case in Kolkata – Deccan Herald

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Thermal screening being conducted on visitors, in the wake of deadly coronavirus, at the entrance gate of Calcutta High Court in Kolkata. (PTI Photo)

A man, who recently returned from England, on Tuesday tested positive for the novel coronavirus, making it the first case in West Bengal, a health department official said.

The man was admitted to Beleghata ID Hospital in Kolkata after he showed symptoms of COVID-19, he said.

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Medical examinations revealed that the person had contracted novel coronavirus, officials said.

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