PUNE: The Pune, Khadki and Dehu Road cantonments have all stepped up RT-PCR testing given concerns posed by the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus. The cantonment medical officers said that they have so far not noticed any increase in positive cases.
However, they have still instructed their doctors to carry out testing of patients showing Covid-like symptoms in their out-patient departments (OPD) and fever clinics.
Collectively, all three boards are carrying out testing of at least 100 people on a daily basis.
Dr Uday Bhujbal, who works under the Pune Cantonment Board (PCB), said, “We are carrying out at least 40-50 RT-PCR tests every day. At present, four patients were found Covid-positive, and they are asymptomatic. The Covid situation in the PCB area is under control till date. Still, we have appealed to the citizens to come forward for testing if they develop any symptoms.”
