Congress MP Karti Chidambaram tests COVID+ve

Congress MP, Karti Chidambaram, has tested positive for coronavirus, he said on Twitter.

Taking to the micro-blogging site, Karti, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram said: “I have just tested positive for #Covid. My symptoms are mild and as per medical advice I am under home quarantine. I would urge all those who have recently been in contact with me to follow medical protocol.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Karantaka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit were the latest among high-profile politicians in India to have contracted the novel coronavirus.

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