Laxmi Ratan Shukla Covid-19 Positive: Former cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla said on Tuesday that he has tested positive for Covid-19. Shukla, a former minister in the West Bengal government, said he was in home isolation.
“I have tested positive for COVID-19 and in home isolation. I have a high fever and I am following the doctor’s advice. Other members of my family are fine,” Laxmi Ratan Shukla , the captain of the Bengal Ranji Trophy team, told PTI.
Former Union minister Babul Supriyo said he along with his wife, father and several members of his staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
“Me, my wife, Dad, multiple staff, hv all tested positive, but my concern is the superhigh Rs.61000/- price of the Cocktail jab that needs to be given SOS to seriously ill #COVID19 patients. Dad who is 84, needed the jab SOS & I hv to buy it on-the-spot. Hw can the EWS afford it? (sic),” he tweeted.
Bunch of politicians from Bengal – Babul Supriyo, Laxmi Ratan Shukla, Kunal Ghosh have tested positive for COVID-19. Situation in the state very worrying. My housing society has been declared a containment zone and movement curbed. Worried sick for my mother.
MASK UP PLEASE!
— Ishadrita Lahiri (@ishadrita) January 4, 2022
Earlier The CAB President was tested positive for the virus on Monday. Doctors have advised monoclonal anti-body cocktail therapy for him. Earlier on Tuesday, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) announced that the local tournaments of First Division, Second Divison, and District, will be put on hold after certain players tested positive for COVID-19.
Keeping in mind the current pandemic situation, the CAB had conducted RTPCR Tests of all Bengal cricketers. “The results have come & it has been found certain players had tested positive. CAB is taking all necessary precautions & actions in this regard,” stated an official CAB release.
The CAB also announced that an Emergency Apex Council has been convened to take necessary decisions and review the current COVID situation.”The CAB is also taking immediate steps to vaccinate the registered players who fall in the 15-18 age bracket since health and safety of the Cricketers and all concerned in the paramount to the association,” said an official CAB notice
