Ballari (K'taka), Jul 26 (PTI) Karnataka Forest Minister Anand Singh has tested positive for COVID-19, sources close to him said on Sunday.

Anand Singh, whose swab was collected on Friday, was found infected with the coronavirus on Saturday night.

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However, he is asymptomatic, his close aides told P T I.

"He has been tested positive but he is asymptomatic and is quarantined," his confidante said requesting anonymity.

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He also said that a few days ago, the minister's driver tested positive.

Earlier this month, Tourism Minister C T Ravi had tested positive for the contagion.

Karnataka had reported 5,072 cases on Saturday while the overall tally of infections stood at 90,942.PTI GMS SS

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