Defence secretary shows symptoms of COVID-19: Sources
New Delhi: India's Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar showed symptoms of COVID-19 infection on Wednesday, following which the defense ministry carried out a massive contact-tracing exercise, official sources said.
At least 35 officials working at the ministry's headquarters in South Block in the Raisina Hills have been sent on home quarantine after reports of Kumar showing symptoms of COVID-19 emerged on Wednesday morning.
There was no official word on whether the defense secretary has tested positive for the disease.
The defense ministry spokesperson refused to comment on the matter.
Two senior military officials said Kumar tested positive for COVID-19.
It is learned that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh did not attend office as part of a precautionary measure.
The offices of the defense minister, the defense secretary, the Army Chief, and the Navy Chief are on the first floor of the South Block.
It is not immediately known whether Kumar has been admitted to any hospital.
