New Delhi, August 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said he has tested positive for coronavirus and is getting admitted to a hospital following the advice of doctors. Shah, 55, stated this on his Twitter handle.

"I have undergone a coronavirus test after showing initial symptoms and have tested positive. My health is fine but I am getting admitted to a hospital on the advice of doctors," he tweeted in Hindi. Amit Shah Tests Positive For COVID-19, Admitted to Hospital.

The home minister also requested those who had come in contact with him in the last few days to get tested for coronavirus and isolate themselves.

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