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Punjab CEO tests positive for COVID-19

Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

“CEO Punjab Dr. S. Karuna Raju, IAS, asymptomatic tested Covid positive. Under isolation at home taking all precautions as per Covid protocol. Those who came in contact with him in the last few days, kindly get tested and take care,” according to a tweet by the office of the Punjab CEO.Raju on Saturday had held a press conference here after the Election Commission announced dates for polling in five states, including Punjab.