COVID-19: Indian minister Nitin Gadkari tests positive for coronavirus
Says he is isolating
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Indian minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed on Wednesday that he had tested positive for coronavirus.
In a tweet, the Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Minister of Shipping and the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises said: "Yesterday, I was feeling weak and consulted my Doctor. During the course of my check up, I have been tested COVID 19 positive. I am at present doing well with the blessings and good wishes of all. I have isolated myself."
He went on to urge those he had come into contact with to get tested for the virulent infection.