New Delhi: IT and Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Monday he has gone into self-isolation for a few days as per protocol, since he had met Home Minister Amit Shah, Saturday evening. Amit Shah had said Sunday he had tested positive for coronavirus and was getting admitted to a hospital following the advice of doctors.
Prasad, who is also the Law Minister, tweeted Monday that he has isolated himself at home for a few days, as per protocol.
“Friends! I’m absolutely fine. To follow protocol I hv isolated myself at home for few days as I had met Amit Shah Ji on Saturday evening for n official meeting. I’m working from home & following daily routine including Yoga & exercise. Also reading books & enjoying classical music (sic),” Prasad tweeted. A source said Prasad does not have any symptoms.
Shah was admitted Sunday to a private hospital in Gurgaon. The home minister had also requested those who had come in contact with him in the last few days to get tested for coronavirus and isolate themselves. Prasad, in tweet Sunday, had wished Shah a speedy recovery.
Union Minister Babul Supriyo also tweeted Sunday that he is going into self-isolation since he had met Shah a day before in the evening. Supriyo had said has been advised by doctors to confine himself away from his family members for the next few days, and will undergo a test soon.