New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that he has tested negative for COVID-19 and he will stay in home isolation for a few more days on the advice of doctors.

Shah was tested positive for coronavirus on August 2 and was under treatment in Medanta Hospital, Gurugram.

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The minister in a tweet thanked all those who wished for his recovery.

"Today my corona test report has come negative. I thank God and at the moment I express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have blessed me and my family by wishing me well. Will stay in home isolation for a few more days on the advice of doctors," he said.

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"I also thank all the doctors and paramedical staff of Medanta Hospital who helped me in fighting Corona infection and who are treating me," he added. (ANI)

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