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Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi tests positive for coronavirus

03 July 2020 19:56 (UTC +04:00)

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi informed on Friday that he has tested positive for coronavirus, APA reports citing India Today.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that he felt a slight fever in the afternoon on Friday and immediately quarantined himself at home and subsequently tested positive for the novel virus.

Quereshi, however, added that he will continue to carry on his duties from home.

"This afternoon I felt a slight fever and immediately quarantined myself at home. I have now tested positive for Covid 19. By the grace of Allah, I feel strong and energetic. I will continue to carry on my duties from home. Please keep me in your prayers," the Pakistani foreign minister said.