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Elderly Patient in Bhagalpur Tests Positive for COVID, Admitted to ICU
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhagalpur
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 06:18 PM
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An elderly patient in Bhagalpur tested positive for COVID-19 after a private laboratory RT‑PCR test and was immediately admitted to the ICU at Maya Ganj Hospital.
The incident occurred in Bhagalpur, where an elderly individual underwent a private laboratory RT‑PCR test for COVID‑19. The results returned positive, prompting an immediate alert from local health authorities. Following the confirmation, the patient was transported to Maya Ganj Hospital’s intensive care unit for treatment.
Maya Ganj Hospital, a prominent medical facility in the region, has been equipped to handle severe COVID‑19 cases. The patient’s condition is being closely monitored by the ICU team, and medical staff are following standard protocols for isolation and care.
Local health officials emphasized the importance of timely testing and swift medical intervention, especially for older adults who are at higher risk of severe disease. The hospital remains vigilant in managing the patient’s recovery while ensuring strict infection control measures.
Maya Ganj Hospital, a prominent medical facility in the region, has been equipped to handle severe COVID‑19 cases. The patient’s condition is being closely monitored by the ICU team, and medical staff are following standard protocols for isolation and care.
Local health officials emphasized the importance of timely testing and swift medical intervention, especially for older adults who are at higher risk of severe disease. The hospital remains vigilant in managing the patient’s recovery while ensuring strict infection control measures.