Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating at home.  The Lok Sabha MP tweeted on Tuesday that he has mild symptoms.

"After experiencing mild symptoms, I've just tested positive for COVID. All those who've been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe," Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

He has reportedly not met with his mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi in the last 12 days. Nor has he met his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the last five days, according to Congress party sources.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: "I pray for the good health and quick recovery of Lok Sabha MP Shri Rahul Gandhi."

Rahul Gandhi’s statement on COVID-19 comes merely a day after former Prime Minister and fellow Congress colleague Manmohan Singh, was admitted to AIIMS with high fever. The 88-year-old later tested positive for Covid and is stable and being closely monitored because of his age and comorbidities, AIIM director Dr Randeep Guleria had said.

Rahul Gandhi was among those who posted his wishes for the Congress leader. "Dear Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, Wishing you a speedy recovery. India needs your guidance and advice in this difficult time," he tweeted.

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said this morning Dr Singh was stable.  "Followed up on Dr Manmohan Singh Ji's health with the medical team attending to him at AIIMS, Delhi. His condition is stable. Best possible care is being provided to him. We all pray for his quick recovery," Harsh Vardhan tweeted.