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True: Home Minister Amit Shah has tested positive for COVID-19.

By: Rajini KG

August 4 2020

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True: Home Minister Amit Shah has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Amit Shah, through his official twitter handle, announced that he tested positive for the COVID-19 on August 2, 2020.

Amit Shah, through his official twitter handle, announced that he tested positive for the COVID-19 on August 2, 2020.Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he had been tested for the COVID-19 after he observed initial symptoms, the report was positive. He has been admitted to the Medanta hospital in Gurugram on the doctor's advice. He requested all those who have been in proximity to him in the last few days to get themselves tested for COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.

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