Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tested positive for Covid-19, confirmed Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday.

“PM Shehbaz is corona positive. He was unwell for past two days,” the information minister wrote on Twitter.

“The Covid test was done today on the advice of the doctor. The public and the workers are requested to pray for the speedy recovery of the prime minister.”

President Dr Arif Alvi wished good health to PM Shehbaz and prayed for his early recovery. He also emphasized upon taking good care during the phase of illness, the President’s House said.

This is the third time he has tested positive for the coronavirus. He had previously contracted Covid-19 earlier in January and in June 2020.

He quarantined both times.