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Assam cabinet minister Pijush Hazarika tests positive for Covid-19

First Published: 7th January, 2022 13:35 IST

Assam cabinet minister Pijush Hazarika has tested positive for Covid-19. Hazarika, who holds portfolios of Water Resources and Information, tested positive for Covid-19. Hazarika took to social media to say

Assam cabinet minister Pijush Hazarika has tested positive for Covid-19. Hazarika, who holds portfolios of Water Resources and Information, tested positive for Covid-19.

Hazarika took to social media to say that he is Covid positive and that he is currently in home isolation.

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Taking to Twitter, Hazarika wrote, “Yesterday I tested COVID positive. I have mild symptoms and I am in Home Isolation, following all COVID protocols and guidelines. Those who came in contact with me are requested to take necessary action accordingly.”

Meanwhile, there is no confirmation is anybody else from Hazarika’s family has also tested positive. As per sources, contact tracing is already underway.

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