Sourav Ganguly's family members tested positive for COVID-19
Family members of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) secretary Snehasish Ganguly tested positive for COVID-19, the state health department confirmed on Friday. A senior official said the wife of Snehasish, who is the elder brother of BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, tested positive. Notably, Snehasish's mother-in-law and father-in-law were also diagnosed with the disease last week. Here is more on the same.
Here is what the official said
"All four complained of some health issues, which were similar to the symptoms of Covid-19 when they were staying at another residence and not at Ganguly's ancestral house. After testing positive, all the four were shifted to a private nursing home," the official said.
Domestic help of Snehasish tested positive
A former First-class cricketer, Snehasish, has been living in his Mominpur residence of late. Reportedly, his domestic help was also found to be positive, The official told all the respective members are undergoing treatment at a private nursing home in the city and are presently stable. Meanwhile, Snehasish has tested negative for COVID-19 and will stay in home isolation for a while.
Tests will be conducted on Saturday
Another official added that further tests will be done on Saturday. A call on whether to discharge them or not, will be taken on the basis of test results. "Whether they will be discharged or not, depends on the result of the tests," an official at the nursing home stated. In India, the coronavirus cases have surged massively since the last month.
India among the worst-hit countries
India are facing the wrath of the deadly coronavirus more than ever. The total number of cases in the nation are about to touch the 4,00,000-mark. Furthermore, over 12,000 deaths have already been reported, with the number expected to soar.
I am perfectly healthy: Snehasish Ganguly
Snehasish recently confirmed that he has not contracted the deadly virus. "This is to clarify that CAB Honorary Secretary Snehasish Ganguly is perfectly fine contrary to the fake news doing rounds about his corona infection," the CAB said in a statement. "I am perfectly healthy and am doing office everyday. The news doing round about my illness is baseless and in these trying times."
Ganguly has been helping the underprivileged section
Previously, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly helped the ISKCON Kolkata Centre feed a total number of 20,000 people in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. The former Indian captain, who pledged his support during the visit, also donated 20,000 KG rice at the Belur Math. Last month, Ganguly extended support to those affected by the cyclone Amphan, that had hit parts of West Bengal and Odisha.
