Siliguri, 17th June: Ashok Bhattacharya, former Mayor of the city and presiding Chairman of the Board of Administrators at SMC, has tested positive for COVID-19.
It is to recall, Bhattacharya suffered fever and cold, a few days ago and was resting at home on the doctor’s advice. However, after an increase in his chest infection, he was admitted to a private hospital in Matigara yesterday.
His swab test was taken, a few days ago, which came back negative. However, as the symptoms persisted, his swab test was taken once again which came back positive today.
According to administrative sources, he will be admitted to the COVID Hospital soon.