Many at INS Angre have tested positive for the coronavirus. The number of infected Navy personnel could go up as many test results are awaited.

A total of 26 serving personnel of the Indian Navy have been tested positive for Covid-19 within naval premises at Mumbai. Among these are 20 sailors of INS Angre, a shore establishment at Mumbai.

Many at INS Angre have tested positive for the coronavirus. The number of infected Navy personnel could go up as many test results are awaited.

It works as a base depot for ships and units based in Mumbai.

This is the first time the Indian Navy is fearing coronavirus cases. Most of the cases are asymptomatic and have been traced to a single sailor who was tested positive on April 7.

With no cases reported on naval ships, submarines or air stations naval assets continue to be mission-deployed with all the networks and space assets functioning optimally, the Indian Navy has said, “Navy remains combat-ready, mission-capable and is in full readiness to partake in the national mission to fight the pandemic as well as to provide support to our friendly neighbours in the Indian Ocean Region."

The group of Navy personnel who have tested positive resides in the same accommodation block at INS Angre. All of their primary contacts have been tested for Covid-19.

The entire in-living block was immediately put under quarantine - containment zone and INS Angre too is under lockdown. The Indian Navy has said all actions as per established Covid-19 protocol are being taken.

There are no cases of infection onboard ships and submarines.

INS Angre or Naval Barracks as it’s called is the shore-based logistics and administrative support establishment of the Western Naval Command.