Union Minister who promoted Papad as immunity booster, tests coronavirus positive
New Delhi : Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal had recently endorsed papad (an Indian snack) as the immunity booster that helps in fight against coronavirus. Looks like the formula did not work for him as the minister has tested positive for Covid-19 infection and has been admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.
The minister of state for heavy industries and parliamentary affairs said after developing Covid-19 symptoms he was tested twice and found positive in the second report. However, he said his health is fine.
"After developing symptoms of COVID-19 I had undergone test and was found positive in the second report. On the advice of doctors, I got admitted to AIIMS and I request all those who came in contact with me to take care of their health," he said.
Recently, Meghwal had claimed that a particular brand of papad had a role in boosting the immunity and antibodies that could help cure COVID-19.
A video of the minister endorsing 'Bhabhiji papad', which he called a health supplement, had gone viral on social media.
"Under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, a papad manufacturer has come up with this product that will aid the formation of antibodies to fight the coronavirus," the minister had said in the video, "This papad will prove useful in the fight against coronavirus."
