Punjab Minister for Industries Mian Aslam Iqbal has tested positive for Covid-19, 24News HD TV Channel reported on Saturday.
According to the report, after contacted the virus, the minister has quarantined himself at his house. He will remain in bed for a few days under the care of his personal doctor.
Earlier today, PML-N MPA Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman was also tested positive for coronavirus and has placed himself in self-quarantine at his home.
It may be mentioned that the fourth wave of Covid-19 coronavirus was on its way out but the spread of Omicron variant cases in Pakistan has raised alarms bells.