Ayush minister Shripad Naik tests positive for Covid, opts for home isolation
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Ayush minister Shripad Naik tests positive for Covid, opts for home isolation

In a tweet, the minister of state for AYUSH and defence said he is asymptomatic and his vitals are within normal limits.

   
File photo of Shripad Yesso Naik

Minister of State for Defence Shripad Yesso Naik | Commons

New Delhi: Union minister Shripad Y Naik on Wednesday said he has tested positive for coronavirus infection and has opted for home isolation.

The minister of state for AYUSH and defence said he opted for self-isolation as he is asymptomatic and added his vitals are within normal limits.

Naik took to Twitter to inform he was COVID-19 positive.

“I underwent COVID-19 test today & it has turned out assymptomaically positive. My vitals are within normal limits and I have opted for home isolation. Those who have came in contact with me in last few days are advised to get tested for themselves and take required precautions,” he said in his tweet.


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