Nitin Gadkari tests Covid-19 positive with mild symptoms

Gadkari has isolated himself and requested all those who have come in contact with him to isolate themselves and get tested.

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January 11, 2022 / 23:27 IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari (File image)

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on January 11 tested positive for COVID-19.

The minister has isolated himself and requested all those who have come in contact with him to isolate themselves and get tested.

In a social media post, Gadkari said he has been diagnosed with mild symptoms.

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 come in contact with me to isolate themselves and get tested.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) January 11, 2022

A day earlier, on January 10, Gadkari's Cabinet colleague and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also tested positive for COVID-19. He was also detected with mild symptoms, and asked to remain in home quarantine.

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