Ahmedabad, June 2: An MLA of the ruling BJP in Gujarat was admitted to a hospital on Monday after he tested positive for coronavirus, his office said. The legislator had a fever since the last few days and he eventually tested positive for COVID-19, said a release by his office. Also Read | Two Pakistan High Commission Officials in Delhi, Who Were Apprehended For Indulging in Espionage Activities, Leave For Pakistan: Live Breaking News Headlines & Coronavirus Updates, June 1, 2020.

He was admitted to a hospital on Monday, the release said. He is the third MLA from Gujarat to be infected by the virus. Also Read | How Do You Launch a Multi-Million-Dollar Business From Your Apartment?.

Earlier, two MLAs - one from the BJP and the other from the Congress - had tested positive for coronavirus. The Congress MLA was discharged two weeks ago after recovering from the disease. The other lawmaker is undergoing treatment.