By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: Power Minister, James Sangma who was tested positive for COVID-19 through Rapid Antigen Test at the Imphal Airport on Saturday was confirmed positive for the virus through the RT-PCR conducted here on Sunday.
The sample for the RT-PCR was taken on Sunday morning after Sangma reached the capital city from Manipur via Assam.
Health Minister, AL Hek confirmed that the RT-PCR test was positive for COVID-19 and added that the minister was under home quarantine.
As per protocol, he will have to complete 10 days’ quarantine, Hek said.
Other members of the NPP delegation, including Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, had tested negative in Imphal on Saturday.
James had gone to Imphal along with his younger brother, Conrad, to inaugurate the NPP state unit office at Imphal.
James is the first minister and the second MLA of the state to test positive. Phulbari legislator, SG Esmatur Mominin had tested positive last week.