Panchkula, June 5 -- As Covid-19 cases are on the rise in the state, preparations have begun at the civil hospital. A dedicated flu clinic has been opened for testing, and a Covid ward has also been established, furnished with beds and mattresses.

So far, the hospital has reported only two positive cases. Both were young residents of Panchkula with mild symptoms. They were advised to maintain social distance and home quarantine.

Dr RS Chauhan, principal medical officer (PMO) at the hospital, informed that RT-PCR testing has commenced. Suspected patients exhibiting symptoms like fever, chest pain, etc, are being tested for Covid-19. Routinely, 30 to 35 OPD patients who show Covid symptoms are tested daily. This testing initiative began t...