Maharashtra minister of Tourism and Environment Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday tested positive for COVID-19.
“On having mild symptoms of COVID, I had myself tested and I am COVID positive. I request everyone who came in contact with me 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,” he tweeted.
Amid a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, on Saturday, said that rapid antigen testing will be done randomly without consent at crowded places like malls, railway stations, bus depots, Khao Galli, markets, tourist places, and government offices.
“Rapid antigen testing (RAT) at crowded places like malls, railway stations (for inbound trains), bus depots, marketplaces, tourist places, and government offices shall be done randomly. RAT will be carried out without the consent of citizens who are present at these crowded places,” the order issued by the civic body stated.
Surjitt Sahani
