Bhatkal:  A youth who had arrived in Bhatkal from Dubai three days back has developed fever and cough and so, he has been admitted to the Covid-19 special ward set up in the Bhatkal Government Hospital on Tuesday.

“Fever has come down but cough has continued and so, his throat swab sample has been sent to Mcgann Hospital in Shivamogga for testing,” informed Government Hospital Medical Officer Savita Kamat.

The 25-year-old youth had been to Dubai just 15 days back.