Tamil Nadu Governor tests negative for COVID

Banwarilal Purohit, the Governor of Tamil Nadu has been tested negative for COVID-19. A statement from Kauvery Hospital on Friday said  “We are very pleased to inform that Governor Banwarilal Purohit has tested negative for COVID-19 today. His grit and determination has helped in his speedy recovery and he continues to remain active”.

The 80 year old Governor was tested positive on August 2nd and he was recommended to be under home quarantine as his condition was not serious. Doctors and medical team from Kauvery Hospital visited Raj Bhavan and monitored his health. On Friday (Aug 14) he tested negative.