Punjab health minister tests positive for COVID-19, shared stage with Rahul Gandhi

Punjab Health minister Balbir Singh Sidhu who recently shared st with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, a health officer said.

“He has mild fever and a sore throat,” Mohali civil surgeon Manjit Singh said.

minister is stable and in isolation at home. People who have come in contact with him will also be tested, doctor said.Sidhu was in Sangrur on Monday for “Kheti Bachao Yatra”, taking part in a protest against new farm laws.

event was also attended by Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and or senior Congress leaders.Gandhi led a series of “tractor rallies” in state for three days against new laws. On Tuesday afteron, he entered neighbouring Haryana to continue with protests.

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