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Covid-19: 4-Month-Old Tests Positive Despite Entire Family Testing Negative
Curated By : Diksha Modi
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Last Updated: May 28, 2025, 16:58 IST
The infant has been admitted to Kailash Hospital in Noida for close monitoring. (Representational Image)
As Covid-19 cases begin to show a renewed uptick across the country, Ghaziabad has confirmed 14 active coronavirus cases, with one recent infection that has sent ripples of concern through the medical community. A four-month-old child from Mehrauli tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the youngest case in the area.
According to health department sources, the infant had been suffering from mild cold and fever for two consecutive days. Initially dismissing the symptoms as seasonal flu due to changing weather, the child's family eventually sought medical attention at a private hospital in Noida. There, on the advice of pediatric specialists, the child underwent a Covid-19 test, which returned positive.
The news quickly prompted a swift response from the Ghaziabad health department. Medical teams immediately tested the infant's family members, all of whom were found to be Covid-negative. Despite the absence of positive cases within the household, officials recommended that the entire family remain in home quarantine as a precautionary measure.
Additional Chief Medical Officer of Ghaziabad, Dr RK Gupta, said that none of the family members of the Covid-positive child showed any signs of infection, despite being in constant contact with the child. 'How the virus reached the infant remains under investigation," he added.
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Dr Gupta confirmed that of the 14 active Covid-19 cases in Ghaziabad, 13 patients are currently recovering at home, while one remains hospitalised. The infant has been admitted to Kailash Hospital in Noida for close monitoring.
In response to the case, the health department initiated a sanitisation drive in the Mehrauli area. Nearby residents are undergoing screening, and authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant. The district administration has reinforced its appeal to the public to follow government-issued Covid protocols, including mask-wearing in public spaces, hand hygiene, and avoiding crowded places. News india Covid-19: 4-Month-Old Tests Positive Despite Entire Family Testing Negative
