UP CM Yogi Adityanath tests positive for Covid-19, self-isolates
Adityanath said on Tuesday he has isolated himself after some officers in his office tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday tested positive for coronavirus disease.
“On showing the initial symptoms, I got my Covid-19 test done and my report has come positive. I am in self-isolation and fully following the consultation of physicians. I am doing all tasks virtually,” the CM said in a tweet.
Adityanath on Tuesday isolated himself after some staffers in his office tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
“Some staffers in my office have been infected with Corona. These officers have been in contact with me, so I have isolated myself as a precaution and am starting all the work virtually,” Adityanath said in a tweet in Hindi.
Adityanath, however, did not identify the officials who tested positive. The development comes shortly after the UP chief minister wrapped up his extensive campaign for the West Bengal assembly elections, where he was one of the star campaigners for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Some officials, including his OSD Abhishek Kaushik, tested positive for the coronavirus disease, reported news agency PTI.