Karnataka medical education minister K. Sudhakar on Monday instructed officials to conduct a clinical study after a 27-year-old woman from the city probably became the “first” victim of Covid-19 reinfection nearly a month after recovering.

The minister expressed concern over the reinfection of the patient who was discharged from a hospital in July after recovery.

He said the issue should be dealt with carefully and efforts taken to dispel fears among the people.

“Minister Dr K. Sudhakar has instructed the officials to conduct a clinical study about the coronavirus reinfection cases,” his office said in a statement.