Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank Test Positive for COVID-19

NEW DELHI: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Wednesday said that he has tested positive for Covid-19.

The 61-year-old minister said he is following medical advice after his report came positive.

Sharing an update about his health, the Union Education Minister said; "This is to inform you all that I have tested COVID positive today. I am taking medication & treatment as per the advice of my doctors. Request all those who have come in my contact recently to be observant, and get themselves tested."

"All the work of Education Ministry is being conducted normally observing necessary precautions," Education Minister tweeted.

Further details awaited.