Defence Minister tests COVID-19 positive

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has been tested positive for COVID-19. He was scheduled to attend the Indian Air Force Commanders' Conference in New Delhi on April 20, 2023, but had to skip it after being tested positive for the virus.

The Minister is currently under home quarantine with mild symptoms. A team of doctors examined him and has advised him rest.

Meanwhile, India reported over 12,000 COVID-19 cases on Thursday. It is an increase of nearly 2,000 cases compared to yesterday. 

As many as 12,591 cases were registered, the daily COVID-19 report shared by the government showed. The country's active caseload currently stands at 65,286 – 0.14% percent of the total cases. 

Meanwhile, health experts have said Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16 could be driving the surge in cases in the city. However, they said that there is no need to panic and people should follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get their booster shots at the earliest.

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