Archive · 19 Jul 2026
10-year-old boy tests positive for Covid-19 in Kolkata
A 10-year-old boy in Kolkata got very sick with a high fever, bad cold, and trouble breathing.
Doctors found he had Covid-19 and pneumonia.
He is in the hospital getting better care.
His mom is also in isolation to be safe.
Doctors say not to worry because the boy is stable and getting the right treatment.
They also say sometimes people get Covid-19, but it's usually not too serious.
They advise everyone to be careful, wash hands, and avoid crowded places.
A 10-year-old boy in Kolkata tested positive for Covid-19 and secondary pneumonia.
He was hospitalised with high fever, severe cold, acute cough, and respiratory distress.
The boy is stable and receiving treatment at Peerless Hospital.
His mother is in isolation, and family members are being screened.
Doctors advise against panic, stating the case is manageable and sporadic cases are expected.
- Who
- A 10-year-old boy from Kolkata's Garia neighbourhood
- What
- Tested positive for Covid-19 and secondary pneumonia
- When
- Hospitalised on Saturday
- Where
- Peerless Hospital in Kolkata
- Why
- Experiencing high fever, severe cold, acute cough, and respiratory distress
Public Health Officials
General Public
Response to the Case
Public Health Officials
Public health officials advise against panic, stating the case is manageable and sporadic cases are expected as the virus becomes endemic.
General Public
The general public may feel concerned or anxious about the resurgence of Covid-19 cases, especially during the monsoon season.
- Patient Age
- 10 years old
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Symptoms
- High fever, severe cold, acute cough, respiratory distress
- Diagnosis
- Covid-19 and secondary pneumonia
- Hospital
- Peerless Hospital
- Doctor in Charge
- Dr. Saheli Dasgupta
- Containment Measures
- Mother in isolation, family members screened
- Public Advisory
- No reason to panic, case is manageable