Published 18:05 IST, October 11th 2020
Indian ambassador in self-isolation after meeting Nepal minister who tested COVID-19 positive
India's Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been staying in self isolation after he met Nepal's Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Yogesh Bhattarai, who tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday, an Indian official said on Sunday.
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India's Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been staying in self isolation after he met Nepal's Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Yogesh Bhattarai, who tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday, an Indian official said on Sunday.
Ambassador Kwatra has quarantined himself as he had met with Bhattarai, Indian Embassy spokesperson Abhishek Dubey said.
However, his health is good and he has t developed any symptoms of infection, spokesperson added.
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Bhattarai and Kwatra had a face-to-face meeting on Friday during which y discussed ways to promote tourism in both countries.
On Saturday, Bhattarai, 54, anunced on social media that he tested positive for COVID-19. He requested all those who came in his contact to be on alert.
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18:05 IST, October 11th 2020