A day after testing negative, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Office of Delhi Health Minister said, “Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain tests positive for COVID-19.”
Earlier in the day, he was tested again for COVID-19 at Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital. He was admitted here after he complained of high fever and difficulty in breathing on June 15.
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The Health Minister had tested negative for COVID-19 on Tuesday. “Due to high-grade fever and a sudden drop of my oxygen levels last night I have been admitted to RGSSH. Will keep everyone updated,” Jain had earlier tweeted.
Earlier in the day, AAP MLA Atishi has also tested positive for the novel coronavirus. She complained of a mild fever and cough on Tuesday, after which she was screened for the COVID-19 virus. She is now in home quarantine given her mild symptoms.