Tripura CM Biplab Deb tests positive for COVID-19
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb Wednesday examined positive for COVID-19 and has self-isolated at house, he mentioned in a tweet.
“I have been tested positive for Covid-19. I have isolated myself at home as per the advice of doctors. I request everyone to please follow all the covid appropriate behaviour and stay safe,” he tweeted.
Health officer of West Tripura district Dr Sangeeta Chakraborty mentioned Mr. Deb’s samples had been collected on Wednesday and a fast antigen take a look at confirmed he had the an infection.
“We have collected samples for reconfirmation through an RT-PCR test,” she added.
Two members of Mr. Deb’s household had examined positive for the illness in August final 12 months.