PM Imran Khan hopes former Indian premier recovers from COVID-19 soon

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Prime Minister Imran Khan (left) and former Indian premier Manmohan Singh. — AFP/File

Prime Minister Imran Khan has extended warm wishes and hoped the former Indian premier Manmohan Singh recovers soon from coronavirus.

The former premier had tested positive for coronavirus yesterday and was admitted to the trauma centre of All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in Delhi, Indian media reported.

"Wishing ex-Indian PM Manmohan Singh a speedy recovery from Covid 19," the premier said in a tweet.

Meanwhile, Indian politician Rahul Gandhi has also tested positive for coronavirus and is isolating at home.

According to a tweet by the Congress lawmaker, he is currently feeling mild symptoms of the virus. He urged all those who had remained in contact with him over the past few days to follow all safety precautions.

"After experiencing mild symptoms, I've just tested positive for COVID. All those who've been in contact with me recently, please ... Click to continue