Maharashtra minister Shankarrao Gadakh tests positive for coronavirus

Maharashtra minister Shankarrao Gadakh on Monday said he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Taking to Twitter, the soil and water conservation minister appealed to people to follow all COVID-19 prevention guidelines, wear mask and not venture out unnecessarily.

"My report has come out positive for COVID-19 and as per doctors' advice, I am in home isolation. All those who came in contact with me should take care of their health and get themselves tested," the MLA from Nevasa in the Ahmednagar district said in a tweet.

Gadakh won the 2019 Assembly poll as an Independent candidate. He joined the Shiv Sena last year.