Chennai, Jan 29 (PTI) MDMK general secretary Vaiko has tested positive for COVID-19 and he has isolated himself at his residence here, party sources said on Saturday.

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Vaiko, a Rajya Sabha MP, had symptoms like fever and headache since January 24 and a test confirmed that he has been infected with coronavirus.

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The 77-year-old party chief has isolated himself at his home and he is being treated for the infection, sources said.

Elected in 2019 to the Rajya Sabha, this is Vaiko's fourth term in the upper House.

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