LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday, officials said.

The chief minister's focal person for digital media, Azhar Mashwani, tweeted: "[Buzdar] had mild symptoms (fever and flu) since last night and is in self-isolation as per the advice of doctors."

CM Punjab @UsmanAKBuzdar has tested positive for COVID-19.
He had mild symptoms (Fever and Flu) since last night and in self-isolation as per the advice of Doctors.

Request for prayers for early recovery.

— Azhar Mashwani (@MashwaniAzhar) December 21, 2020

Earlier on Monday CM Buzdar has quarantined himself after suffering from high fever and cough.

According to the sources privy to CM House, the minister has cancelled all his government and private activities due to his health issues. Sources further told that the CM has also undergone coronavirus test.