Chennai, Dec 6 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Congress chief K S Alagiri has tested positive for coronavirus, the party said on Sunday.

The former Lok Sabha MP has been admitted to a private hospital for treatment, A Gopanna, TNCC media department chairman said in a statement.

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"TNCC President K S Alagiri has tested positive for coronavirus following a test today morning and has been admitted to a private hospital for treatment," he said.

Gopanna asked those who had come in contact with Alagiri to undergo COVID-19 tests.

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