Despite the slowdown in COVID-19 spread... Governor of the Reserve Bank of India tests positive for COVID-19

"Feeling Okay... Will Continue Working While in Quarantine"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] As the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in India slows down somewhat, Shaktikanta Das, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has tested positive for COVID-19.

According to Bloomberg News on the 26th, Governor Das announced on Twitter the day before that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He wrote, "I have no symptoms and feel good. I will continue to work while in isolation," and added, "I hope those who have recently come into contact with me get tested."

Governor Das has actively responded through monetary policy as the Indian economy was shaken by the impact of COVID-19. The Reserve Bank of India lowered the benchmark interest rate by 1.15 percentage points this year alone and injected billions of dollars to reduce loan interest rates.

In India, where the spread of COVID-19 had not subsided, major politicians and senior officials were consecutively infected with COVID-19. In August, former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away while testing positive for COVID-19. Also, Amit Shah, Minister of Home Affairs and considered the 'number two' in Narendra Modi's government, tested positive for COVID-19.

The number of new COVID-19 cases in India has recently been recorded at 40,000 to 50,000 per day. According to the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the cumulative number of confirmed cases increased by 45,148 from the previous day to 7,909,959. Until last month, the number of new cases exceeded 90,000 per day but has gradually decreased.

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