Farooq Abdullah tests COVID-19 positive; PM wishes him speedy recovery
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Veteran politician and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, who isolated himself at home on Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19, was wished a speedy recovery by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a tweet this morning, the National Conference leader's son Omar Abdullah informed that his father tested positive for the coronavirus and urged everyone who came in contact with him recently to get tested.
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PM Modi wished Abdullah a speedy recovery
Praying for the good health and speedy recovery of Dr. Farooq Abdullah Ji.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2021
Also praying for your and the entire family’s good health @OmarAbdullah. https://t.co/a3Qw1axCNH
COVID-19 vaccination
Farooq Abdullah received the first COVID-19 jab on March 2
Omar Abdullah, Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, promptly replied to Modi, saying, "My father and the rest of the family join me in thanking you for your wishes and prayers @narendramodi ji." Farooq Abdullah (85), who received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 2, is in isolation at his home. Doctors from the SKIMS Hospital took blood samples for testing.
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Omar Abdullah tweeted the news
My father has tested positive for COVID-19 is showing some symptoms. I will be self-isolating along with other family members until we get ourselves tested. I request anyone who has come in to contact with us over the last few days to take all the mandated precautions.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) March 30, 2021
Wishes
Leaders from across the country wished him well
Former J&K Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti replied to Omar Abdullah's tweet and wrote, "Very sorry to hear that. Hope he recovers soon." People's Conference leader Sajad Lone wished him a speedy recovery. "Wishing Dr. Farooq Sahib a speedy recovery in his fight against COVID," he tweeted. Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu wished the NC veteran a quick recovery.
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Former Andhra CM wished Abdullah a quick recovery
Saddened to learn about Farooq Abdullah Ji testing positive for COVID-19. I wish him speedy recovery and the best of health. https://t.co/0i7xOI66dv
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) March 30, 2021