3 out of 529 journalists tested for COVID-19 turn out to be positive: Delhi CM

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 29 2020 | 1:44 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said three out of 529 media persons, who gave their swab samples recently, have tested positive for COVID-19.

He wished a speedy recovery to those found to be infected with novel coronavirus.

"Am so happy to share only 3 out of 529 media persons tested have been detected positive. My best wishes to all of you. Your work is very important esp during a pandemic. Those who have been detected positive, I am praying for your speedy recovery," Kejriwal tweeted.

Last week, the Delhi government had set up a centre for testing of media persons working in the national capital, after 53 scribes tested positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai.

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital climbed to 3,314 on Tuesday, with 206 fresh cases being reported in a day.

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First Published: Apr 29 2020 | 1:44 PM IST

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