Bengaluru, Sep 8 (PTI) A doctor serving with the government hospital at Kunigal taluk in Tumakuru district has died due to COVID-19, official sources said here on Tuesday.

Dr Devraj (38), died on Monday night.

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He reportedly tested positive on August 28 and was undergoing treatment at home.

After he developed breathing problems last evening, he was being shifted to a hospital in Tumakuru, but died mid-way, the sources said.

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Health Minister B Sriramulu, expressing grief over Dr Devraj's death, said it was "unfortunate" that he died due to covid.

Noting that he was a good doctor and had served coronavirus patients, he said all facilities and compensation his family was entitled to would be given at the earliest.

Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar in a tweet said he was pained on hearing about Dr Devraj's death.

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