Rajya Sabha MP from Mizoram – K Vanlalvena has tested positive for COVID-19 in Delhi.
The 51-year-old Mizo National Front (MNF) leader said that he had his sample tested after he developed symptoms of Covid-19 and was diagnosed with the infection through RT-PCR test on Thursday.
He said that he has been isolated in Mizoram House at Chanakyapuri in Delhi.
According to him, he has a mild fever and body ache.
“I am now under isolation at Mizoram house. I have mild symptoms like light fever, nasal congestion and body ache. But I am out of danger,” he said.
Vanlalvena is currently camping at the national capital to meet Union Ministers and other officials over the Myanmar refugees.
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“I have already taken appointments to meet Union Ministers and other officials at the Centre. I hope I test negative soon to meet them in time,” he said.
Meanwhile, one more person has succumbed to Covid-19 in Mizoram on Thursday, which took the death toll to 251.
At least 925 people were discharged from various Covid-19 care facilities the same day, according to a government bulletin released at 5 pm.
The state on Thursday reported 1,402 Covid-19 cases, pushing the state’s tally to 75,470.
The number of active cases now stands at 13,047 while a total of 62,172 people have already recovered from the infection.