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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Bhavika Jain | TNN

Maharashtra minister Varsha Gaikwad tests positive for Covid-19

MUMBAI: Maharashtra school education minister Varsha Gaikwad on Tuesday said she has tested positive for Covid-19.

This is the second time that Gaikwad has contracted the infection, she had tested positive last year also. Gaikwad has been attending the ongoing winter session and was present in the Vidhan Bhavan on Monday.

"I learned today that I tested positive for Covid-19 after first feeling symptoms yesterday evening. My symptoms are relatively mild. I'm fine and have isolated myself. Request those who met me the past few days to take precautions," said Gaikwad in a tweet.

Atleast 35 people have tested positive during a special screening sessions held on the weekend for all those attending the winter sessions.

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