A civic worker of the Gram Panchayat has succumbed to Covid-19 infection. The deceased is Subba (48).
He contracted the virus 10 days ago. After getting treatment at a hospital, he was asked to remain in home isolation.
On Saturday, he suddenly developed breathlessness and cough. He died en route to the district hospital in Madikeri.
He had been serving as a civic worker for the last 28 years.
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