Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa tests positive for COVID-19

September 01, 2020 19:40

Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa on Tuesday informed that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

"I have been confirmed with coronavirus infection today, there are no other health issues. As of now on the advice of the doctors I am undergoing treatment at hospital," Eshwarappa tweeted.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa took to Twitter and wished Eshwarappa speedy recovery and to get back to work soon.

Last month, Yediyurappa and State Health Minister B Sriramulu also tested positive for coronavirus.

A day after the chief minister tested COVID-19 positive, his daughter and six members of the Chief Minister's Office had also tested positive.

-- ANI

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