UNGA president tests positive for Covid

Abdulla Shahid, president of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), has said that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating.

migrator

Updated:23rd Dec, 2021 at 8:21 AM

Geneva

"I have tested positive for Covid19 today. I am isolating at home with mild symptoms," Shahid tweeted.

"I was privileged to have been fully vaccinated including a booster. My prayers are with the millions suffering from Covid and the billions without access to vaccine! I Stand for #VaccineEquity," read the tweet.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

UNGA president tests positive for Covid

Abdulla Shahid, president of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), has said that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating.

Also Read

Tamil Nadu: Anbumani Ramadoss urges Centre to include OBC lists in caste census software

Police book agent after Tamil Nadu woman's SOS video leads to her rescue in Kuwait

Nepal flood survivors join rescue and relief operations as they grieve, search for their loved ones

Keralam CM Satheesan to take up NH safety concerns with NHAI after deaths of eight students

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner are in Moscow in new push for peace between Russia, Ukraine