Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Saturday that he had tested positive for Covid-19.

Chouhan has appealed to all those who came in contact with him, to undergo a test for the disease and quarantine themselves. Meanwhile, he says he will be self-quarantining and getting his treatment done according to government guidelines.

He also asked the public to ensure all precautions, as any "lax behavior" was an invitation to the deadly disease. However, he said there was no need to panic, as after proper treatment, anyone could recover from coronavirus.

He said he had been chairing meetings on the Covid-19 response in the state since March 25, and that he would attempt to attend the meetings through video conferencing now. Chouhan also said that in his absence, the meeting to review the coronavirus situation will be held by Home Minister Narottam Mishra, Urban Development and Administration Minister Bhupendra Singh, Medical Education Minister Vishwas Sarang and Health Minister Prabhuram Choudhary.