Maharashtra cabinet minister and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s son, Aaditya Thackeray, has tested positive for the coronavirus. In a tweet today, he urged those who had come in contact with him to get tested for the virus.
“On having mild symptoms of COVID, I had myself tested and I am COVID positive, he tweeted.
The guardian minister of Mumbai suburbs also requested people who came in contact with him to get themselves tested.
I urge everyone to realise that it is extremely important to not let your guard down. Please follow COVID protocols & stay safe”.
Maharashtra on Friday recorded 25,681 new coronavirus infections and 70 deaths. The state currently has 1,77,560 active cases.
Meanwhile, over 40 lakh people have received the COVID-19 vaccine jab in Maharashtra since the immunization drive commenced on January 16, an official said on Saturday.
As per the data released by the state health department, 1,89,130 persons received vaccine shots on Friday, raising the tally to 40,96,898.
