Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19. After the test reports came positive on Sunday evening, the Governor has advised all who had come in contact with him to get themselves isolated and tested. The information shared in the official Twitter handle of the Governor read: "Hon'ble Governor and first lady have tested corona positive and have advised all who have come in close contact recently to get themselves tested. "Earlier, more than 20 officials at the Governor's Secretariat had tested positive and recovered. Two rounds of tests of all staff have been conducted so far.
The Governor was admitted to Apollo Hospital in July after he complained uneasiness. He was discharged after 24 hours of observation. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Pratap Sarangi and several other dignitaries have wished them an early recovery. "Concerned to know about the hospitalisation of Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal ji and first lady after testing positive for #COVID19. Wish them a speedy recovery and praying for good health," the CM tweeted. Pradhan spoke to the Governor to inquire about his health and that of the first family. He wished for his good health and early recovery.