Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Patil tests positive for COVID-19

Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil on Thursday informed that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

"After experiencing mild symptoms I decided to get tested for COVID-19. I have tested positive. My condition is stable and I am following my doctor's advice. I urge all those who came in contact with me during Nagpur and Amravati tour, and other programs, to get themselves tested," Patil said in a tweet.

Meanwhile, India reported 16,156 new COVID-19 cases and 733 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday. The active caseload of the infection in the country stands at 1,60,98.

( With inputs from ANI )

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