Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani tests positive for Covid-19
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday informed that she has tested positive for the deadly novel coronavirus.
In a tweet, the Union Textiles Minister wrote: "It is rare for me to search for words while making an announcement; hence here's me keeping it simple - I've tested positive for #COVID and would request those who came in contact with me to get themselves tested at the earliest."
It is rare for me to search for words while making an announcement; hence here’s me keeping it simple — I’ve tested positive for #COVID and would request those who came in contact with me to get themselves tested at the earliest 🙏
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) October 28, 2020
The 44-year-old actor-turned-politician had been actively campaigning for the Bihar elections on behalf of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the state.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri wished her a speedy recovery and said she will emerge stronger from this fight against COVID-19.
"Wishing good health & speedy recovery to Smt @smritiirani Ji. There is no doubt she will emerge stronger from this fight," he said in a tweet.
Wishing good health & speedy recovery to Smt @smritiirani Ji.
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) October 28, 2020
There is no doubt she will emerge stronger from this fight. https://t.co/j1tXjqZ36y
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also wished her well and wrote: "You have always displayed resolute determination in fighting for the people of the nation, @SmritiIrani ji. I am sure you will use the same determination to fight against COVID-19 and recover soon. My best wishes for your well being."
You have always displayed resolute determination in fighting for the people of the nation, @SmritiIrani ji.
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 28, 2020
I am sure you will use the same determination to fight against COVID-19 and recover soon. My best wishes for your well being. https://t.co/DighIws0KV
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