Revenue Minister R Ashoka said on Friday that he has tested positive for Covid-19.
"I have tested positive for Covid and I'm healthy. Those who came in contact with me, please get tested for Covid," Ashoka, 64, said in a tweet.
According to sources, Ashoka got tested at Manipal Hospital. He is now in home isolation.
Earlier this week, Ashoka attended a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Health Minister K Sudhakar, IT/BT Minister C N Ashwath Narayan and others to discuss Covid-19 curbs. All of them continue to chair official meetings without going into quarantine.
Besides Ashoka, Primary & Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh has tested positive for Covid-19 and is undergoing treatment.
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Published 07 January 2022, 12:40 IST