Shimla, December 25: Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Shanta Kumar and five of his family members tested positive for coronavirus on Friday.

In a Facebook post, the chief minister expressed concern over it and wished the former CM and his family members speedy recovery. Coronavirus in India: Live Map.

Shanta Kumar, his wife, four other family members, his personal secretary, security officer and driver tested positive for COVID-19, an official said. Shanta Kumar is at his residence in Palampur of Kangra district while his wife has been admitted to Dr Rajindra Prasad Medical College in Tanda.

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