Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tests positive for Covid-19

20 April,2023 12:55 PM IST |  New Delhi  |  PTI

Rajnath Singh is currently under home quarantine with mild symptoms

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. File Pic


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has tested positive for COVID-19, officials said on Thursday.

The minister is currently under home quarantine with mild symptoms, they said.

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A team of doctors examined him and advised him rest, the defence ministry said.

He was scheduled to attend the Indian Air Force Commanders' Conference in Delhi on Thursday, but had to skip it after testing positive for the virus, it said.

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