Union Minister G Kishan Reddy tests positive for Covid-19

Reddy is currently under home isolation

Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development Of North Eastern Region (DoNER), G Kishan Reddy tested positive for Covid-19.

The Union Minister is currently under home isolation. "I have tested positive for COVID-19 today with mild symptoms. Following all the necessary protocols, I have isolated myself and I am under home quarantine. I request all those who have recently come in contact with me to isolate themselves and get tested," tweeted Reddy today.

I have tested positive for COVID-19 today with mild symptoms. Following all the necessary protocols, I have isolated myself and I am under home quarantine. I request all those who have recently come in contact with me to isolate themselves and get tested.

— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) January 20, 2022

Notably, earlier today, the Union Minister virtually addressed the launch ceremony of 'Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ke Ore'. Meanwhile, India logged 3,17,532 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with a daily positivity rate of 16.41 per cent, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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