Minister Prakash Javadekar tests positive for Covid

April 16, 2021 18:12

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and urged those who came in contact with him in the last two-three days to get themselves tested.

Javadekar, who holds the key portfolios of environment, forest and climate change; information and broadcasting; and heavy industries and public enterprises; informed about having tested positive for coronavirus on Twitter.

"I have tested #COVID positive today. All those who have come in contact with me in the last 2-3 days may please get themselves tested," the 70-year-old Union minister said.

Several top political leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, have also tested positive for Covid-19 recently.

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