Noida: All 6 samples of suspected COVID-19 cases test negative

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New Delhi: In a major relief to Delhi-NCR, all six samples of suspected COVID-19 cases collected from students and parents connected to Shriram Millennium school have tested negative, Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has confirmed.

The samples were taken on Tuesday. The principal of Shriram Millennium school Uttara Singh communicated through a statement: “We have received a confirmation from the C.M.O. and D.M. Gautambudh Nagar, that the results of the Coronavirus test have come in and are negative for all the children and family members.”

According to the principal all of them are under home quarantine for the next 14 days and they will be under observation.

She also said: “We are really happy that all members of our Shri family are safe and we pray for their good health.”

Six people in Noida had attended a birthday party hosted by an infected Delhi resident.

The school on Tuesday said that keeping in mind the safety and well being of the children it took the steps, including keeping the school shut from March 4-6 for fumigation and sanitization purpose.

IANS