Member of state’s Covid-19 task force tests positive

A crucial member of the Covid-19 task force of nine doctors appointed by Maharashtra government in April, tested positive for Covid-19. He is recovering at a private

A crucial member of the Covid-19 task force of nine doctors appointed by Maharashtra government in April, tested positive for Covid-19. He is recovering at a private hospital in Mulund since the past two days. His condition is stable and is showing improvement because of treatment, said his colleagues.

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Confirming the news, a senior member in the government said, “He tested positive for Covid-19. He has been unwell for a few days. Now for the past couple of days, he is recovering in a hospital in the city. He is doing better than earlier.”

The member quoted above said on Wednesday, “There is a possibility that he may require to get plasma therapy. A decision about that will be taken tomorrow.”

Plasma therapy is normally given to patients showing serious symptoms of Covid-19, and to patients who are critically ill due to Covid-19.

The Maharashtra government appointed a task force of nine doctors in April, primarily tasked with bringing down the mortality due to Covid-19 in the state.