Uttarakhand BJP chief Bansidhar Bhagat tests coronavirus positive

Uttarakhand BJP president Bansidhar Bhagat on Saturday said he has tested positive for Covid-19.

Taking to Twitter, Bhagat himself announced his test result and asked all those who came in contact with him last week to undergo Covid-19 testing.

Uttarakhand BJP vice-president Devendra Bhasin said Bhagat's treatment has begun. He also wished the state party chief a speedy recovery.

"I was tested for corona on Friday and my test report has come positive. I request everyone who came in contact with me last week to undergo a corona test, " Bhagat said in a tweet.