Congress MP Manish Tewari tests positive for COVID-19 

The Congress leader and former Union Minister got himself tested after running mild fever. He has shown no other symptoms so far.

Published: 16th November 2020 07:19 PM  |   Last Updated: 16th November 2020 07:19 PM   |  A+A-

Congress leader Manish Tewari

Congress leader Manish Tewari (File | EPS)

By PTI

CHANDIGARH: Congress MP and former Union minister Manish Tewari on Monday said he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Tewari got himself tested after running mild fever.

"I have tested positive for COVID-19 today afternoon. I got up with mild fever around 2 AM last night. Got myself tested first thing in the morning. Two parallel Tests.

"No other symptoms so far," the MP from Sri Anandpur Sahib said in a tweet.

The former Union minister for Information and Broadcasting said "all those who have been in contact with me over the past few days are advised caution."


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