Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa tests positive for Covid-19

One more Karnataka minister - Rural Development & Panchayat Raj (RDPR) minister K S Eshwarappa - has tested positive for Covid-19.

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“I tested positive for Covid-19 today. I do not have any health problems. For now, based on doctors’ advice, I am undergoing treatment in hospital,” Eshwarappa said in a tweet, expressing confidence that he would recover soon “with all your blessings and wishes.”

In the past, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa had tested Covid-19 positive along with members of his Cabinet including Tourism Minister CT Ravi, Forest Minister Anand Singh and Agriculture Minister BC Patil.

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On Monday, Women and Child Development Minister Shashikala Jolle said she has tested positive for Covid-19 and is under home quarantine.

With PTI inputs