Ladysmith surgeon tests negative for Covid-19
He received his results and he is clear of the virus
A Ladysmith surgeon went into quarantine after being exposed to patients who have tested positive for Covid-19.
Nilesh Nair, a specialist surgeon in private practice, immediately went for testing and awaited his results.
This morning (March 30), he received his results, which stated that SARS CoV-2 was not detected.
So he does not have the coronavirus.
Also read: Ladysmith surgeon in quarantine for Covid-19
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