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.
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.
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) April 16, 2021
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