One of the city's renowned infectious disease expert and a member of the state Covid Task Force Dr. Om Shrivastav passed away on Tuesday morning. The medical fraternity mourned his death. Those who have worked with him praised and remember him for his humble nature. 

Dr. Om Shrivastav was working as a consultant in Jaslok and HN Reliance hospitals. Apart from the private hospitals, he also worked with civic-run Kasturba hospital. He was a specialist in treating infectious disease patients.