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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tests COVID-19 positive

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 10 said he has tested positive for COVID-19 with "mild symptoms". The minister will remain under self-isolation.

Singh urged those who recently came in contact with him to get themselves tested for the contagious disease. "I have tested positive for Corona today with mild symptoms. I am under home quarantine. I request everyone who have recently come in my contact to isolate themselves and get tested (sic)," the senior BJP leader tweeted.