Former President Pranab Mukherjee Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Former President Pranab Mukherjee has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). He has asked his contacts to self-isolate and get tested for the virus.

Pranab Mukherjee, former President has informed that he was tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). He also requested people to get their COVID-19 test done. Meanwhile, India has registered 62,064 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.//

"On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for Covid-19 today. I request the people who came in contact with me in the last week to please self-isolate and get tested for Covid-19," the former President tweeted.

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‘Former President Pranab Mukherjee has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). He has asked his contacts to self-isolate and get tested for the virus.’

Soon after he shared the news, wishes started pouring in from across the political spectrum for his speedy recovery.

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan tweeted: "I am worried about the news of former President Pranab Mukherjee ji testing positive for Covid-19. I pray to God for your speedy recovery."

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said: "Concerned to hear about former President Pranab Mukherjee Da testing positive for Covid-19. My prayers are with him and his family during this time and I wish him a speedy recovery."

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Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted: "Wishing you a speedy recovery sir!."

The Congress posted on its official Twitter handle: "We wish former President Pranab Mukherjee a speedy recovery from Covid-19."

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted: "Please take care, sir. We are praying for your speedy recovery and good health."

BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said: "The nation's best wishes are with former President, respected Pranab Da. I am sure he will recover soon from Covid-19."

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Former Union Minister Milind Deora, Delhi Congress chief Chaudhary Anil Kumar and several other leaders also wished speedy recovery to Mukherjee.

Source-IANS