Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], Aug 24 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said he has tested positive for COVID-19.

The chief minister took to Twitter to announce his positive status.

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"I was tested for Novel Corona Virus today. My test report has returned positive. I appeal to all colleagues and associates who came in my contact over the last week to get themselves tested. I request my close contacts to move into strict quarantine immediately," Khattar said.

On August 20, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat tested positive for COVID-19.

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Khattar who had a meeting with Shekhawat said he had decided to self isolate himself at home. (ANI)

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