Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The senior Congress leader tweeted, “This evening, I got my covid test done, which has come back positive. I have very mild symptoms and no other problems.”
Gehlot also asked people who came in contact with him in recent times to isolate and get their Covid-19 test done. “All the people who came in contact with me today are requested to isolate themselves and get their Covid19 test done,” he wrote.
This is the second time that the chief minister has been diagnosed with Covid-19. During the second wave in April, Gehlot had tested positive for the viral infection.
On Thursday, the chief minister spoke about his post Covid recovery and asked people to remain cautious in a series of tweets. “According to the doctors, one of the reasons for the problem related to the artery blockage I had in August 2021 is also the post covid problem,” he said. “Therefore, taking Omicron also seriously, follow the Kovid protocol and get both doses of the vaccine,” he added
He said, “There is a perception among the general public that the Omron variant of Corona is not lethal, so people are being made careless. Experts are of the opinion that the problems after Kovid after recovering from Omicron are the same as the earlier variants. could be serious.” said.
Earlier in the day, his son and Congress leader Vaibhav Gehlot tested positive for Covid-19. As per the doctor’s advice, he is asymptomatic and is taking rest at home following all corona protocols.
