Some evacuees from Afghanistan have tested positive for Covid-19: Govt

The Union Health Ministry said that over 400 evacuees have been brought from Afghanistan to India so far and that some of them have tested positive for Covid-19.

The Union Health Ministry said that over 400 evacuees have been brought from Afghanistan to India so far and that some of them have tested positive for Covid-19. We have undertaken evacuation operations in extremely difficult conditions especially at the airport.Our immediate concern and task is evacuation and long term interest is the friendship for the Afghan people. The infected people have been isolated and are being treated, the ministry said.