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Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhwat tests positive for coronavirus

Water resources minister says he is getting admittted in a hospital on the advice of doctors

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
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Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhwat.

Press Trust of India New Delhi

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhwat on Thursday said he has tested positive for coronavirus.

The minister said in a tweet that he underwent a coronavirus test after experiencing symptoms of the infection.

On the advice of doctors he is getting admitted to a hospital, the minister said.

"I underwent a coronavirus test after developing symptoms and the report has come positive. I am getting hospitalised on the advice of doctors. I request all who have come in my contact in the past days to isolate themselves and get tested," Shekhwat tweeted in Hindi.

The minister held two important meetings on Tuesday. One was