Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani addressing the Kisan Samvad program at Shahanshahpur, in Varanasi on 3 October, 2020 | ANI
Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani addressing the Kisan Samvad program at Shahanshahpur, in Varanasi on 3 October, 2020 | ANI
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New Delhi: Union minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said she has tested positive for COVID-19.

She asked people who came in contact with her to get themselves tested at the earliest.

“It is rare for me to search for words while making an announcement; hence here’s me keeping it simple I’ve tested positive for #COVID and would request those who came in contact with me to get themselves tested at the earliest,” Irani tweeted.



 

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