Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Tests Negative For Coronavirus Infection

The swab test of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejtiwal was conducted at the CM's residence earlier in the day.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. (File Photo/ PTI)

New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday tested 'negative' for Coronavirus, hours after he underwent a swab test for the infection earlier in the day. As per reports, CM Kejriwal was suffering from ill-health for the past two days. "Kejriwal has tested negative for Covid-19," a party leader said. Kejriwal went into self-isolation soon after developing mild fever and sore throat since Sunday. However, Delhi government officials earlier in the day said that his fever has now come down. Wishes poured in, cutting across the party lines, soon after reports of Kejriwal being unwell came to light. Politicians, party workers and his supporters took to social media and wished a speedy recovery of Delhi Chief Minister.

CM @ArvindKejriwal tests negative for Covid-19. Thank god!

— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) June 9, 2020

Kejriwal did not take part in any meeting or did not meet anyone on Monday. He was last seen in a video conference on Sunday where he announced that the Delhi government hospitals would be reserved only for the residents of the national capital. Before this, Kejriwal had also chaired a cabinet meet on Sunday, which was attended by Manish Sisodia, Gopal Rai, Satyendar Jain among others. Minister Manish Sisodia today said that by the July end, the total number of Coronavirus cases in the national capital will mount to over 5.5 lakh and 80,000 beds would be required for the treatment those infected. Sisodia's remarks came a day after Lt. Governor Anil Baijal issued an order striking down key announcements made by the Delhi CM Kejriwal-led government to reserve beds in private and Delhi government hospitals for city residents. Deputy Chief Minister also pointed out that if the cases keep doubling in every 12-13 days in the coming days, there will be shortage of beds and Delhiites will bear the brunt. As of now, Delhi has a total of 29,943 corona cases out of which 11,357 patients have been cured and discharged. A total of 17,712 patients are currently undergoing treatment for coronavirus in the national capital.