Chandigarh:
Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday said he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection.
"I have tested positive for #Covid with mild symptoms. Have isolated myself and request all those who came in contact with me to get themselves tested," he said in a tweet.
The 79-year-old leader had recently formed the Punjab Lok Congress.
A few days ago, Mr Singh's wife and Congress MP from Patiala, Preneet Kaur had tested positive for the infection.
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