MUMBAI:
Maharashtra water resources minister
Jayant Patil on Thursday said he has tested positive for
Covid19.
"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," said Patil on Twitter.
Just a few days ago, home minister
Anil Deshmukh had tested positive for the virus. He is currently under treatment.
Over 20 ministers in the
Mahavikas Aaghadi government have tested positive since the outbreak in March. All of them have recovered and have resumed work.