Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal undergoes COVID-19 test

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's samples were collected for a COVID-19 test. Kejriwal had gone into self-quarantine after developing a mild fever and sore throat.

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday underwent COVID-19 test after developing sore throat and fever, an official said.

The Chief Minister's sample has been collected for the COVID-19 test, the report for which is expected later in the night or by Wednesday morning.

The official said the 51-year-old chief minister's fever has come down.

The chief minister had gone into self-quarantine after developing mild fever and sore throat.

Officials said the CM had attended a Cabinet meeting on Sunday morning and thereafter, he did not attend any meeting.

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In 2016, Kejriwal underwent a surgery in Bengaluru for persistent cough that has troubled him for over 40 years.

(With inputs from agencies)