Ex-Himachal CM Shanta Kumar, family members test positive for virus

Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Shanta Kumar and five of his family members tested positive for coronavirus on Friday. In a Facebook post, the chief minister expressed concern over it and wished the former CM and his family members a speedy recovery.

Shanta Kumar, his wife, four other family members, his personal secretary, security officer and driver tested positive for COVID-19, an official said. Shanta Kumar is at his residence in Palampur of Kangra district while his wife has been admitted to Dr Rajindra Prasad Medical College in Tanda.