Road, Transport And Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari Tests Positive For Covid-19

This is the second time that Nitin Gadkari has tested positive for Covid-19 after September 2021.

By Shams Raza Naqvi

1 mins read

Published on January 12, 2022

Highlights

Gadkari has mild symptoms and is under home quarantine
The Minister has requested his contacts to isolate and get tested
Gadkari revealed the news through a tweet put out late on Tuesday

Union Road, Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari has said that he has tested positive for Covid-19. In a tweet put out late on Tuesday night Gadkari said, "I have tested positive for Covid 19 today with mild symptoms. Following all the necessary protocols, I have isolated myself and I am under home quarantine. I request all those who have come in contact with me to isolate themselves and get tested." I have tested positive for Covid 19 today with mild symptoms. Following all the necessary protocols, I have isolated myself and I am under home quarantine. I request all those who have come in contact with me to isolate themselves and get tested. — Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) January 11, 2022 undefined This is the second time that Nitin Gadkari has tested positive for Covid-19. Earlier in September 2021, as well India's Road, Transport and Highways Minister had contacted the virus. Gadkari is pne of several senior politicians across the country including a few Chief Ministers who have tested positive amidst a surge of Covid-19 cases during the third wave of the pandemic.