Khyber Pakhtunkhwa housing minister Dr Amjad Ali has confirmed that he tested positive for the coronavirus.

Ali said he had been suffering from cough and fever for the last few days and thus got himself tested for the virus which turned out to be positive.

He added that he had been touring quarantine centres and hospitals during the lockdown and had also distributed ration bags among daily wagers in his district.

He appealed to the nation to pray for his recovery and the recovery of all people affected by the virus.