Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot tests positive for Covid-19

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is under home quarantine. He tweeted, “In the last few days, Covid-19 has been spreading across the country. I myself have tested positive and have mild symptoms. As per the advice of the doctors, I will continue working from my residence for the next few days. All of you take care and follow Covid protocols.” India logged 3,038 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 21,179, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll climbed to 5,30,901 with nine deaths. While two deaths each were reported from Delhi and Punjab, one each was reported by Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand in a span of 24 hours and two reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.