Federal Minister of Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad tested negative for the novel coronavirus.

Spokesperson of Railways said that the minister will be discharged from hospital today.

It may be recalled that a few days ago, Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed tested positive for Corona, after which he went to quarantine.

The Railway Minister had said that there were no symptoms of Corona virus but after the test was positive, he is isolating himself at home and will have his test again in a week. He was later rushed to a military hospital in critical condition. Sheikh Rashid Ahmed requested prayers from the nation.

Federal Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed also said  earlier that he was undergoing treatment at Hospital while doctors and nursing staff were treating him to the best of their ability.

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said that people should take precautionary measures and stay at home.