Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has tested positive for coronavirus. Sisodia fell unwell on Sunday night with mild fever and took the Covid-19 test on Monday.
Sisodia said he has isolated himself after testing positive for the virus.
“After having a mild fever, the corona test was conducted today, whose report has come positive. I have quarantined myself. Right now there is no fever or any other problem, I am completely fine. I will return to work soon with all your blessings,” he tweeted in Hindi.
Earlier on Monday, Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel had informed that Sisodia will not be attending the special one-day session of Delhi Legislative Assembly held on Monday.
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain had also tested positive for the virus in June. The national Capital on Monday recorded 3,229 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the virus tally to over 2.21 lakh, according to Delhi Government’s health bulletin.