Amit Shah tests positive for coronavirus, gets admitted to hospital

Home Minister Amit Shah/ Image Source: India Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tested positive for coronavirus.

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Shah said that he had showed initial symptoms of coronavirus and hence got himself tested. He said he is doing fine but on advice of doctors he is getting admitted to hospital. He has urged those who came in touch with him in past few days to get themselves tested.

Union Minister Amit Shah is currently undergoing treatment at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, Haryana. He had attended the Union Cabinet meeting at PM’s residence last week where PM Narendra Modi was also in attendance. However, reports quoting sources said that the social distancing norms were strictly adhered to.

On Sunday late night, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa also tested positive for coronavirus. And while he is also stable, on recommendation of doctors, he, too, has been admitted to hospital. His daughter has also tested positive for coronavirus.

OpIndia Staff: Staff reporter at OpIndia