Shashi Tharoor, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury test positive for COVID-19

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. Pic/AFP

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has tested positive for COVID-19. Tharoor said that he waited two days for a test appointment and another day and a half for the results.

"I finally have confirmation: I'm #Covid positive," he tweeted. He also said that he is hoping to fight the deadly virus with a "positive" frame of mind and with the right amount of rest, steam, and plenty of fluids. Tharoor said his sister and 85-year-old mother have also tested positive.

Besides Tharoor, West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also tested positive for the novel coronavirus. He said that he will continue his campaign through virtual platform.

"I have been tested covid positive, requesting all who came in contact with me for last 7 days must comply with covid protocols," Chowdhury said.

Earlier in the day, Union Education Minister and BJP leader Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank tested positive. The 61-year-old politician took to social media and requested all those who have come in contact with him to get themselves tested.