Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tests positive for COVID-19

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief said that he has mild symptoms and is in home isolation.

Kejriwal took to Twitter and wrote, "I have tested positive for Covid. Mild symptoms. Have isolated myself at home."

He also requested all those who came in touch with him in the last few days to isolate themselves and get tested for Covid.

Delhi has been witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks following the emergence of the Omicron variant.

On Monday, Delhi reported 4,099 new COVID-19 cases and the positivity rate increased to 6.46 per cent, with Health Minister Satyendar Jain saying the Omicron variant of coronavirus is behind the surge in infections in the city and more restrictions will be implemented if the bed occupancy rate goes up.