Staffer in Delhi minister's office dies of coronavirus

Delhi cabinet minister Rajendra Pal Gautam's office staffer died.
Delhi's Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam (Photo| YouTube screengrab)
Delhi's Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam (Photo| YouTube screengrab)

NEW DELHI: A stenographer in Delhi cabinet minister Rajendra Pal Gautam's office died due to coronavirus, an official said on Saturday.

Ashok Kumar (48), a resident of Ashok Vihar breathed his last at Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital on Friday afternoon, the official said.

Kumar had a fever and was put on a ventilator two days ago.

His younger brother had died of the deadly infection on June 7, the official said.

Kumar's wife and son have also tested positive for coronavirus.

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