Maha NCP chief Jayant Patil tests Covid positive

Maharashtra Irrigation Minister Jayant Patil on Thursday announced he had tested positive for Covid-19.

"I have tested positive for Covid. Whilst I am doing fine, I am taking appropriate medical advice and hope to recover soon," said Patil, who is also state Nationalist Congress Party President.

While requesting all those who came in contact with him to get tested or isolate, Patil said he would be undertaking his duties via video-conference.

I have tested COVID positive.

Whilst I am doing fine, I am taking appropriate medical advice and hope to recover soon. I shall be undertaking my duties via video-conference.

I request those who have come in contact with me recently to be observant and self-isolate.🙏

— Jayant Patil (@Jayant_R_Patil) February 18, 2021

( With inputs from IANS )

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