New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): A day after testing negative, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19.

In a statement, Office of Delhi Health Minister said, "Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain tests positive for COVID-19."

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Earlier in the day, he was tested again for COVID-19 at Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital. He was admitted here after he complained of high fever and difficulty in breathing on June 15.

The Health Minister had tested negative for COVID-19 on Tuesday.

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"Due to high-grade fever and a sudden drop of my oxygen levels last night I have been admitted to RGSSH. Will keep everyone updated," Jain had earlier tweeted. (ANI)

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