Sukhbir Badal tests coronavirus positive


Chandigarh, Mar 16 (IANS): Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Badal on Tuesday said he has tested positive for coronavirus.

"I would like to inform everyone that I have tested Covid positive. My health is fine and as per protocol I have isolated myself," he said in a tweet.

In view of increasing coronavirus cases in Punjab, the state government has imposed night curfew daily from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. in 10 of 22 districts.

The Punjab School Education Board has also postponed Class 10 and 12 examinations by about a month.

The Class 12 exams will now start on April 20, instead of March 22, while those for Class 10 will commence on May 4, instead of April 9.

  

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