Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Akali Dal MP, Tests Positive For COVID-19

Shiromani Akali Dal MP and former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. Badal has mild symptoms and she has quarantined herself at her home.

File image of Harsimrat Kaur Badal | (Photo Credits: PTI)

New Delhi, April 16: Shiromani Akali Dal MP and former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. Badal has mild symptoms and she has quarantined herself at her home.

"Dear all, I have tested positive for COVID-19 today with mild symptoms. I have quarantined myself at home and am taking all the necessary precautions. I would request all those who came in contact with me to isolate and get themselves tested at the earliest," tweeted Badal. COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Centre Clears Mumbai's Haffkine Institute to Make Covaxin Vaccine to Ramp Up Production.

India on Friday reported its highest-ever single-day spike in COVID-19 with over 2.17 lakh cases, according to the Union Health Ministry. With 2,17,353 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, the country's total number of cases stands at 1,42,91,917 so far, including 15,69,743 active cases.

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