Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh has quarantined himself at his home after Bollywood singer Konika Kapoor, he had met at a party, tested positive for novel coronavirus.

The singer and UP health minister were among 100 guests at a party thrown by interior designer Adil Ahmad, who is the nephew of former BSP MP Akbar Ahmad Dumpy.

The majority of guests were reportedly top bureaucrats and politicians.

"It was a family function that we have attended. I got to know this in the morning and informed my secretary and staff. I am in self-isolation now," Jai Pratap Singh said.

The party was also attended by former Rajasthan CM Vasundhra Raje Scindia as well as her son and MP Dushyant Singh, who also later attended Parliament. Both have quarantined themselves in their houses since Kanika Kapoor has tested positive.

In a tweet, Vasundhara Raje said, "While in Lucknow, I attended a dinner with my son Dushyant and his in-laws. Kanika, who has unfortunately tested positive for Covid-19 was also a guest. As a matter of abundant caution, my son and I have immediately self-quarantined and we’re taking all precautions."

Novel coronavirus or Covid-19 has claimed over 9,000 lives across the world and has affected at least 2 lakh people across the globe. As per the Ministry of Health data, India has registered 241 cases with four deaths.

On Thursday night, in an address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested the countrymen to stay indoors as much as possible. He has also urged the nation to observe a 14-hour-long Janata Curfew between 7 am and 9 pm on Sunday, March 22.

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