Goa CM Pramod Sawant Tests COVID-19 +Ve, Opts for Home Isolation
“I am asymptomatic and hence have opted for home isolation,” the Goa CM said in a tweet.
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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday, 2 September, that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
"I wish to inform all that I have been detected COVID-19 positive. I am asymptomatic and hence have opted for home isolation. I shall continue to discharge my duties working from home. Those who have come in my close contact are advised to take the necessary precautions," he wrote in a tweet.
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On Monday, Sawant had tweeted saying he chaired a meeting with state Health Minister Viswhajit Rane, Revenue Minister Jennifer Monserrate and other officials to review the COVID-19 management in the state.
A day later, he held a meeting via video conference with officers in-charge of COVID-19 care centres.
Among other political leaders who have tested positive for COVID-19 in India till now include Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and Congress leader Siddaramaiah.