JAIPUR:  Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister of Rajasthan and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje tested positive for COVID-19 on March 4. Both the leaders released the information about contracting the Covid-19, on their Twitter handles.

Ashok Gehlot said the COVID-19 cases had increased across the country during the last few days, and he himself had been infected with mild symptoms. "I will continue working from home for the next three days as recommended by my doctor. To keep safe and healthy, I implore everyone to rigorously follow COVID protocol, he said.

Since receiving a positive test result, according to Ms. Raje, she has isolated herself. She advised others who had contact with her to get tested and take protective measures.

Both  Gehlot and  Raje have recently been active and engaged in many programmes. At the BJP core committee meeting on Sunday, Ms. Raje was present when the new Leader of the Opposition was unveiled.

Gehlot, aged 71, has contracted the virus for the 3rd time since the outbreak of the pandemic. He was earlier detected with corona infection on April 29, 2021, and January 6, 2022.

He underwent angioplasty in August of the following year because he experienced health problems after his recuperation in 2021. His left anterior descending artery had a 90% blockage, which the medical professionals were able to open up with the implantation of a stent.

Meanwhile, With increasing Covid cases, the health department has asked all private hospitals to submit information regarding number of beds, oxygen beds, oxygen plants, PSA units, ambulances and others by April 8. All private hospitals will take part in the nationwide mock drill for checking preparedness in emergencies. During the peak of Covid-19, district administration had arranged over 10,000 beds in the city along with over 2000 oxygen and ICU beds. As many as 37 PSA (oxygen separator) units were also installed. 

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