In eye of storm over assault on Mumbai man, Maha minister Jitendra Awhad quarantines self

Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awh on Monday decided to quarantine himself after he came in contact with a person who tested positive for coronavirus. A police official with whom minister interacted recently has tested positive for coronavirus. Hence, as a precaution, Awh has decided to self-quarantine for next few days, a source said.

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Awh represents Thane district's Kalwa-Mumbra Assembly constituency, where several coronavirus cases have been found in last couple of weeks. He is first state minister to quarantine self. Awh recently urged citizens of his constituency to stay indoors or else it could prove fatal. 

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