UP agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi tests positive for COVID-19

In a tweet, the 68-year-old minister said he has isolated himself and is absolutely fine.I got myself tested today after one of my aides coronavirus report came positive. I am absolutely fine, and have isolated myself, he said in a tweet in Hindi.

Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi Sunday said he has tested positive for COVID-19. In a tweet, the 68-year-old minister said he has isolated himself and is ''absolutely fine''.

''I got myself tested today after one of my aides' coronavirus report came positive. My report returned positive. I am absolutely fine, and have isolated myself,'' he said in a tweet in Hindi. He appealed to all those who came into contact with him over the past few days to stay isolated and get themselves tested.