COURTESY HT JULY 27
Lalu found Covid negative, helper tests positive
Lalu Prasad
Gautam Mazumdar
gautam.mazumdar@livehindustantan.com
Ranchi : Former Bihar chief minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad admitted to Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) tested Covid-19 negative. The same was confirmed by the hospital administration Sunday evening.
However, one of the three helpers engaged to take care of the leader tested Covid positive and has been quarantined in the RIMS isolation ward.
The second helper tested negative and report of third is awaited.
Lalu’s swab sample was taken on Saturday along with his helpers, as one of the three helpers had developed symptoms.
Lalu was admitted to RIMS in 2018 after his conviction in the fodder scam case.
His condition was reported to be stable even as has developed kidney ailments.
Earlier, Lalu’s lawyer had applied for a regular bail a few days back