New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday informed through a Twitter post that he has tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms. The Congress MP has asked everyone who had come in contact with him recently to follow all COVID-19 safety protocols. In a tweet, he wrote, ”After experiencing mild symptoms, I’ve just tested positive for COVID. All those who’ve been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe.”
See the tweet here:
After experiencing mild symptoms, I’ve just tested positive for COVID.
All those who’ve been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 20, 2021
Soon after his tweet, PM Modi wished speedy recovery for him in a tweet.
I pray for the good health and quick recovery of Lok Sabha MP Shri @RahulGandhi Ji.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 20, 2021
Other politicians, actors, and citizens alike, tweeted messages of support and wished for his good health and speedy recovery.
Please take care. Pray for your speedy recovery. May the force be with you @RahulGandhi https://t.co/Gb1RmGKelx
— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) April 20, 2021
Praying for your early recovery. Please take care @RahulGandhi ji. https://t.co/Q1lxGCe7II
— Sushmita Dev (@sushmitadevinc) April 20, 2021
Please take care @RahulGandhi sir Nation needs you 🙏 https://t.co/rskdSYz7OT
— Dr Kafeel Khan (@drkafeelkhan) April 20, 2021
Two days back, he had tweeted to say that he is suspending all his public rallies in West Bengal in view of the Covid situation in the state. Gandhi also advised political leaders against holding large public rallies.
Yesterday, former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh also tested positive for coronavirus and was admitted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre around 5 pm. Reacting to the news, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote on Twitter: “Dear Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, Wishing you a speedy recovery. India needs your guidance and advice in this difficult time.”