Six employees of Punjab Raj Bhavan test positive for COVID-19

Chandigarh Covid-19: Six employees of Punjab Raj Bhavan, including Principal Secretary to the Governor, have tested positive for COVID-19, the Raj Bhavan said in a statement.

The Punjab Raj Bhavan said in a release that "this to inform that as per protocol regular Covid-19 testing was conducted last week at the Bhavan."

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All the employees including security personnel were tested for Covid-19, it stated. A total of 338 tests were conducted out of which six persons including Principal Secretary to the Governor Punjab were found to be positive.

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Meanwhile, they have been isolated immediately.

The Governor Punjab and his family have tested negative, the UT Administration announced. All the protocols regarding the pandemic are being followed as per the Government of India's guidelines to The Raj Bhavans.

It is pertinent to mention that the entry and meetings have been restricted at the Raj Bhavan for the time being.

-PTC News