Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' (Photo| Facebook/ Dr.Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank) 
India

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal tests positive for COVID-19

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

PTI

NEW DELHI: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.

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

"This is to inform you all that I have tested COVID positive today. I am taking medication and 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," he tweeted.

"All the work of @EduMinOfIndia is being conducted normally observing necessary precautions," he added.

ALSO WATCH:

PM Modi backs women’s quota, announces youth initiatives in Independence Day address

Mahua Moitra writes to LS Speaker over house eviction order, seeks safety and dignity for women MPs

PM Modi urges citizens to identify and isolate 'intellectual Naxals' in Independence Day address

India strong contender to host 2036 Olympics, nationwide talent hunt for 5 to 15-year-olds: PM Modi

Congress hits back at Modi over ‘dimaagi Naxals’ remark, calls it a sign of desperation

SCROLL FOR NEXT