THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As it has been confirmed that the doctor in SCT Hospital who tested positive for COVID-19 examined patients and entered places including the Cath lab, 43 doctors and 76 other hospital staff who made direct contact with him have been kept under observation. Among this, 26 doctors are in the high-risk category of contracting the disease.

The doctors and other staff have gone on leave. The 183 passengers that travelled with the doctor on the QR 506 Doha flight is to be found. Among this, 27 were seated close to the doctor. Spread of the disease can only be controlled only if these people are found. The list of the patients examined by the doctor is being prepared.

The doctor examined the patients despite having a suspicion of coronavirus infection and even travelled to some places. The authority is also preparing the route map and contact list of the doctor.

Minister Kadakampalli Surendran said the doctor with COVID-19 infection examining the patients is a very serious issue.