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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar tests positive for COVID-19

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. File   | Photo Credit: PTI

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said he has tested positive for COVID-19.

He urged all those who have come in recent contact with him to take suitable precautions.

Earlier in the day, Mr. Jaishankar took part in a virtual event along with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.

“Have tested Covid positive. Urge all those who have come in recent contact to take suitable precautions,” Mr. Jaishankar tweeted.

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