Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, an official said on Tuesday. The Republican Party of India (A) leader, whose 'go corona, go' chant became a national sensation has been admitted to a private hospital in south Mumbai. Earlier in February, a video of Athawale, along with a Chinese diplomat and Buddhist monks chanting "Go corona, go corona" at a prayer meeting went viral on social media.
The video was reportedly shot at the Gateway of India on February 20 during a prayer session to stop the spread of coronavirus in China.
Athawale (60) is a member of the Rajya Sabha and minister of state for social justice in the Narendra Modi-led ministry.
The minister is also a diabetic, an aide said.
Athawale on Monday attended an event in Mumbai to induct actress Payal Ghosh into the Republican Party of India.
(With inputs from PTI)
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