Ailing from several other co-morbidities such as hypertension, diabetes and kidney problem for long, she developed bronchial infection recently, and went to a private hospital in Purani Haveli area for treatment. The doctors at the private hospital too failed to alert the authorities about the severity of the case, despite being aware of the current situation and the rampant spread of COVID-19 in the city. Swabs collected after death were sent for diagnosis, and tested positive, sending the authorities into a tizzy. Of all the samples, a total of 17 tested positive, and have been sent to Gandhi Hospital. Two of the health care professionals who had attended to her at the private hospital too tested positive on Thursday, the official informed.

Source: The Hindu April 16, 2020 16:15 UTC