Indo-Brit quiz master tests COVID-19 positive

London, March 23 (IANS) Paul Sinha, an Indian-origin British quizmaster, announced that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, it was reported.

Sinha, 49, took to Twitter on Sunday where he told his followers that he was infected after “starting social distancing a few days too late”, the Daily Mail newspaper reported.

His revelation comes amidst his battle with Parkinson’s disease, of which he revealed last May.

Sinha, known as ‘The Sinnerman’ on the ITV quiz show, managed to make light of the situation however, tweeting that he’ll sneeze on anyone who “upsets” him.

The UK has so far reported 281 deaths and 5,683 confirmed cases.

–IANS

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