A snake charmer, who claimed to treat coronavirus patients with the help of indigenous medicines, tested positive for the infection in Punjab s Ludhiana on Saturday. According to a release issued by the district authorities, he allegedly used to give unrealistic tips and indigenous prescriptions to people to stay safe from COVID-19 pandemic.
He tested positive for COVID-19 at a special camp organised by health teams at the Lalton Kalan bus stand, where samples of commuters were taken.
The snake charmer was told to undergo a COVID-19 test but he refused and claimed that he can never get this infection as he himself provides indigenous medicines to people to stay safe from it, the release claimed.