State continues to remain free of nCov

Hyderabad: The State health department on Monday said that Telangana state continues to remain free of novel coronavirus cases. All samples from possible suspect cases tested so far have been found to be negative.

With four samples tested Sunday returning negative for the disease, the total number of individuals tested for the disease and found to be free from it, is 74.

On Monday, two persons checked into Gandhi General Hospital for screening for the disease, the health department said. Their test results are expected on Tuesday.

The department again appealed to people to call the 24-hour telephone helpline, 040-24651119 set up by the government if they have any questions or concerns related to the coronavirus.