Shimla, July 22 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday quarantined himself at his official residence here as a precautionary measure after a Deputy Secretary-level official in his office tested positive for Covid-19, officials said.

Thakur and his staff will soon undergo the virus test, an official told IANS. All engagements of the Chief Minister have been cancelled for the time being, the official added.

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