Sedam MLA Rajkumar Patil Telkur wins Covid-19 battle, discharged from hospital

Sedam MLA Rajkumar Patil Telkur, his wife and son who were undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at a private hospital in Bengaluru were discharged from the hospital on Monday upon recovery.

Speaking to reporters, the MLA said he, his wife and son availed treatment at a private hospital in Bengaluru after they tested positive for the coronavirus. "We tested negative after the treatment and now came home," he said.

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"Doctors advised us to be in home quarantine for 15 days. I will return to my constituency after the completion of the quarantine period", he told.

"Instead of fearing for Covid-19, precautions play an important role and self-confidence is also vital to overcome the disease. The people of the constituency offered pooja praying the God for a speedy recovery of my family. We won Covid-19 with their blessings," he added.