Jharkhand Education Minister Jagarnath Mahto tests positive for COVID-19

Jharkhand Education Minister Jagarnath Mahto on Monday said he tested positive for COVID-19 and has been admitted to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here. "Dear friends, my report for COVID-19 has come out positive. Jharkhand reported 974 fresh COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the tally to 79,909, while the death toll mounted to 679 with nine more fatalities.

Jharkhand Education Minister Jagarnath Mahto on Monday said he tested positive for COVID-19 and has been admitted to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here. "Dear friends, my report for COVID-19 has come out positive. I have been admitted to RIMS for treatment," he said in a tweet.

The minister also appealed to all those who came in contact with him in the last few days to get themselves tested for coronavirus. Jharkhand reported 974 fresh COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the tally to 79,909, while the death toll mounted to 679 with nine more fatalities.