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Coronavirus outbreak: 30 Punjab legislators test positive for COVID-19
Updated On: 27 August, 2020 03:25 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
state Rural development Minister Tript Rajinder Bajwa was the first Minister to test positive for coronavirus but he has recovered and rejoined office

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At least 30 lawmakers, nearly 25 per cent of the total strength of 117, have tested positive for coronavirus, according to a list released by the Punjab Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
At least 30 lawmakers, nearly 25 per cent of the total strength of 117, have tested positive for #coronavirus, according to a list released by the #Punjab Legislative Assembly on Thursday.#COVID__19 #Covid_19
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However, seven of them have recovered. But a majority of the legislators may not attend the one-day Monsoon session of the Assembly on Friday as they are home quarantined.


