NEW DELHI, April 3 (Xinhua) -- An employee of the U.S. embassy in New Delhi has tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), confirmed a spokesperson at the embassy on Friday.
In a written statement, the U.S. embassy spokesperson said that the embassy was working with Indian health authorities to ensure the employee receives proper treatment.
"We are aware of reports of a COVID-19 case related to an embassy New Delhi employee. We are working with Indian health authorities to ensure the employee receives proper treatment. Due to privacy concerns, we are not able to share additional information," said the spokesperson in the statement.
The statement added that "In coordination with Indian authorities, Embassy New Delhi continues to implement all appropriate measures to help control the spread of COVID-19."
