Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi tests positive for Covid-19
New Delhi, June 3: AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Friday confirmed that she has tested positive for Covid-19, just a day after Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi was found infected.
Although she confirmed that she has mild symptoms as of now, she has been quarantined. Taking to social media, Priyanka Gandhi tweeted on Friday, "I've tested positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms. Following all protocols, I have quarantined myself at home. I would request those who came in contact with me to take all necessary precautions."
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Before Priyanka tested positive for Covid-19, Sonia Gandhi had developed mild fever and other symptoms on Wednesday evening. She tested positive, a day later of the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate to her in the National Herald case.
"Congress president Sonia Gandhi tests positive for COVID-19. She has developed mild fever and some symptoms and has isolated herself and has been given requisite medical attention. As of today, her date of appearance before ED on June 8 stands as it is," Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said. Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal also tested COVID-19 positive.
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Rahul and Sonia Gandhi were issued a summons by the ED on Wednesday in connection with the National Herald case, which was closed by the investigating agency in 2015.
-PTC News
