The Executive Chairperson of Biocon, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw recently through social media platform Twitter announced that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
In her tweet informing the people of her health, the 67-year old biotech industry veteran said, “I have added to the COVID count by testing positive. Mild symptoms n I hope it stays that way.”
In response to her tweet, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, “So sorry to hear this, @KiranShaw. We need you hale & hearty soon! Be well, my friend.”
Ironically, Shaw-led Biocon is one of the companies working extensively in making the much-anticipated coronavirus vaccine. Shaw had recently also questioned Russia’s claims of developing the world’s first safe coronavirus vaccine, citing the absence of data on clinical trials and “more advanced” programmes elsewhere.
Bengaluru has been witnessing a sharp surge in Covid-19 cases since the beginning of July. On Monday, Karnataka reported 6317 new COVID-19 cases and the state currently has almost 80,000 active COVID-19 patients. The highest number of patients were reported from Bengaluru Urban district. The city reported 2053 new patients on Monday and has a total of 34,408 patients.
Shaw is among a slew of high-profile personalities who have tested positive for Covid-19 in Bengaluru.
Karnataka chief minister B.S.Yediyurappa, Health minister B.Sriramulu and a few other prominent politicians have tested positive in recent weeks. Former chief minister and Congress’ leader of the opposition Siddaramaiah had also tested positive for the virus. Yediyurappa, Sriramulu and Siddaramaiah have since recovered.
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