Representational picture of a snake charmer.
A snake charmer, who claimed to treat coronavirus patients with the assistance of indigenous medicines, examined positive for the infection in Punjab’s Ludhiana on Saturday. According to a launch issued by the district authorities, he allegedly used to give unrealistic suggestions and indigenous prescriptions to individuals to keep protected from COVID-19 pandemic.
He examined positive for COVID-19 at a particular camp organised by well being groups on the Lalton Kalan bus stand, the place samples of commuters had been taken.
The snake charmer was instructed to endure a COVID-19 check however he refused and claimed that he can by no means get this infection as he himself gives indigenous medicines to individuals to keep protected from it, the discharge claimed.
Following the reluctance proven by the snake charmer, the well being groups with the assistance of the native police took his pattern and he examined positive for the virus.
After affirmation, the well being groups directed him for dwelling isolation.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana, Varinder Kumar Sharma requested individuals to seek the advice of solely certified medical doctors in case of any signs of fever, chilly or cough.
