Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa tests COVID-19 positive

August 2: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa tweeted late Sunday night that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. He wrote, “Taking to Twitter, Yediyurappa said: “I have tested positive for coronavirus. Whilst I am fine, I am being hospitalised as a precaution on the recommendation of doctors. I request those who have come in contact with me recently to be observant and exercise self quarantine.”

In the last 24 hours, Karnataka has added 5,532 fresh Covid-19 cases while 84 people have succumbed to the viral infection, pushing coronavirus count in the state to 1.34 lakh on Sunday, the state health department data showed.

Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also tested positive for Covid-19. Mr Shah too said he was “fine” and that he had been hospitalised on the “advice of doctors”. He has been admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Haryana’s Gururgram.