Amit Shah Tests Coronavirus Positive, Videos Of Him Walking Around Without A Mask Go Viral

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tests positive for COVID19. He is being admitted to the hospital. Shah said that his health is fine but the doctors have advised him to seek treatment at the hospital.

Even as the government urges people to wear masks and take adequate precautions to help curb the spread of COVID-19, many officials have shown a disinclination towards their own guidelines. While it cannot be denied that most have indeed donned a mask, many opt to wear it around their chin, and at times forego it completely.

"Social distancing is need of the hour. We are ensuring it... Are you?" read the caption for a picture that was posted by Home Minister Amit Shah towards the end of March.

And while the image made headlines, and people praised the government for leading by example, not all images tell a similar story.

Social distancing is need of the hour. We are ensuring it... Are you?

Picture from today’s cabinet meeting chaired by Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji.#IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/Lr76lBgQoa

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 25, 2020

PANDEMIC TIP: Don't wear mask like Amit Shah.
Be safe.
Stay safe. #AmitShah pic.twitter.com/RO7Y2rfi9L

— Snehalata Singh 🇮🇳 (@sssnehaaaa) August 2, 2020

👉HM Amit Shah addressed this event yesterday

👉Since his result has come today, safe to assume he had corona yday as well. This was an indoor event

👉It's a reminder to ALL- Important to ALWAYS wear a mask for your safety & safety of others

👉Mask must cover your nose & mouth pic.twitter.com/vTHCxpjOIO

— Saahil Murli Menghani (@saahilmenghani) August 2, 2020

A day earlier Amit Shah had been addressing the 'Lokmanya Tilak: Swaraj to Atmanirbhar Bharat' webinar. Photos from the event were shared both by Shah on his Twitter feed, as well as by the ICCR which had organised the event. Shah can be seen in many of the pictures with his mask around his chin, while in others he appears to have opted to forego it completely.

As news of Shah's test broke, many on social media platforms were quick to point out the times when he had skipped the mask.

"Amit Shah positive for covid. Rt for flawless mask wearing execution (sic)" wrote one Twitter user.

#AmitShah
Tests positive for Corona
Mask aur social distancing ka lecture oron ke liye pic.twitter.com/zrTjr7kPoU

— Raj Mohan (@raj_aarem) August 2, 2020

@AmitShah tests positive for Covid-19 , admitted in hospital l

— Ravinder Kapur (@RavinderKapur2) August 2, 2020

If this is how @AmitShah wore his mask than m not shocked why he tested #Covid19 positive.. Guys be serious now😕😑 pic.twitter.com/dq0UxjAVXK

— That ConTractor ‏‎‏‎ 📣 (@polysmind) August 2, 2020

"HM Amit Shah addressed this event yesterday. Since his result has come today, safe to assume he had corona yday as well. This was an indoor event. It's a reminder to ALL- Important to ALWAYS wear a mask for your safety & safety of others. Mask must cover your nose & mouth (sic)" tweeted another.