Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday and is currently under home quarantine.
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A team of doctors have examined him and recommended him rest for a few days. The minister is currently under home quarantine with mild symptoms, according to an official release.
Singh was scheduled to attend the Indian Air Force Commanders’ conference in the national capital today but had to skip it after being tested positive for the virus, the statement said.
According to ANI reports, on Wednesday he attended the Army Commanders conference during which he was accompanied by Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande and other senior Army officers. He practiced firing on small arms firing simulator.
India logs 12,591 new covid-19 cases
Meanwhile, India has reported 12,591 new cases on Thursday, a hike of nearly 2,000 cases compared to Wednesday. Wednesday total 10,542 new Covid-19 cases were reported in the country. The country’s active caseload currently stands at 65286 which is 0.14% percent of the total cases. Earlier, cases marginally dipped this week with 7,633 new infections reported on Tuesday and 9,111 on Monday. Meanwhile, 29 deaths have also been registered in last 24 hours.
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