Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik tests positive for Covid-19

With the Covid facilities in Goa running to full capacity, a new protocol allows asymptomatic patients to recuperate at home.

I underwent Covid-19 test today & it has turned out assymptomaically positive. My vitals are within normal limits and I have opted for home isolation.
Those who have came in contact with me in last few days are advised to get tested for themselves and take required precautions.

— Shripad Y. Naik (@shripadynaik) August 12, 2020

Naik, who is also the minister of state for defence, was over the last few days busy visiting monsoon-heavy spots in his Parliamentary constituency of North Goa. He was scheduled to launch a web campaign called ‘Ayush for immunity’ on August 14.

Goa reported a total of 480 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, including that of Naik.

Siddaramaiah free of virus, to go home today

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, who is undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at a private hospital in Bengaluru has tested negative and will be discharged on Thursday, his office said Wednesday. According to doctors, a throat swab and blood test conducted for the second time have come out negative, a statement said. PTI.