2 sailors of INS Netaji Subhas tested for COVID-19 after flu- like symptoms

Kolkata, May 7 () Two sailors of INS Netaji Subhas,a land-based logistics hub of the Indian Navy here, weretested for COVID-19 after they showed flu-like symptoms, adefence spokesperson said on Thursday.

The close contacts of the two sailors have beenquarantined, spokesperson Wing Commander M S Hooda said.

He said the test results of the two sailors, whoshowed flu-like symptoms, were awaited.

"Following laid down protocols/procedures, the otherpersonnel have been quarantined as a precautionary measure,"the spokesperson said in a statement.

He, however, did not specify the number of personnelat INS Subhas who have been quarantined. AMRSOM SOM