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Maharashtra minister Eknath Shinde tests COVID-19 positive

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: September 24, 2020 15:51 IST

Maharashtra minister for Urban Development Eknath Shinde took to Twitter on Thursday to inform that he has tested coronavirus ...

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Maharashtra minister for Urban Development Eknath Shinde took to Twitter on Thursday to inform that he has tested coronavirus positive.

The Shiv Sena MLA from Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency of Thane asked people who had come in contact with him over the past few days to get themselves checked for the infection.

Check his tweet here:

"During the course of my check-up yesterday, I have tested positive for the coronavirus. I am at present doing well with the blessings and good wishes of all. I request everyone who has come in my contact to be careful and follow protocol," he tweeted. 

On Monday, he visited the site of the Bhiwandi building collapse and took stock of the situation from ground zero.

 

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