Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has gone into home quarantine after two of his family members tested positive for coronavirus.
Deb confirmed that two of his family members tested positive and added that he has isolated himself at his residence. The Tripura chief minister said he has taken a coronavirus test and that his test results will come soon.
"Two of my family members found Covid-19 positive. Other family members found negative. I have undergone COVID19 test, result is yet to come. I am following self isolation at my residence and all precautionary measures have been taken. Praying for the speedy recovery of family members," Deb said in a tweet.
While two family members had tested positive on Monday, all other family members of Deb have tasted negative.
As of now, Tripura accounts for over 1,700 active cases while more than 4,400 people have recovered. The state's death toll stands at 27.