Archive · 26 May 2025
Filmmaker Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Jharkhand
A filmmaker from Jharkhand, India, has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from a trip to Mumbai.
He started feeling sick on the flight home and was hospitalized.
The health department is monitoring the situation and might issue advice to the public.
The man is now in the hospital getting treatment, and his condition is stable.
Anyone who came in close contact with the filmmaker is asked to get tested if they have symptoms like fever or cough.
The government says there's no need to panic, but it's important to be careful.
Lal Vijay Shahdeo, a filmmaker, tested positive for COVID-19 in Ranchi.
He returned from Mumbai on May 22 and experienced health issues on the flight.
Shahdeo is undergoing treatment at Santevita Hospital under Dr. Mohit Narayan.
The health department is monitoring the situation and considering issuing an advisory.
Shahdeo has requested contacts to get tested if they experience symptoms.
- Who
- Lal Vijay Shahdeo, a filmmaker.
- What
- A filmmaker tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Mumbai.
- When
- Shahdeo returned to Ranchi on May 22, and the positive test result was confirmed shortly after.
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Why
- He was experiencing symptoms, and a test confirmed the presence of the virus.
Government
Health Department
Public Advisory
Government
No advisory needed at this time, monitor the situation.
Health Department
Issue a public advisory promptly.
- Patient
- Lal Vijay Shahdeo
- Patient's Profession
- 53-year-old filmmaker
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Return Date from Mumbai
- May 22
- Hospital
- Santevita Hospital
- Doctor
- Dr. Mohit Narayan