Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 1 (ANI): Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa on Tuesday informed that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

"I have been confirmed with coronavirus infection today, there are no other health issues. As of now on the advice of the doctors I am undergoing treatment at hospital," Eshwarappa tweeted.

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Meanwhile, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa took to Twitter and wished Eshwarappa speedy recovery and to get back to work soon.

Last month, Yediyurappa and State Health Minister B Sriramulu also tested positive for coronavirus.

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A day after the Chief Minister tested COVID-19 positive, his daughter and six members of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) had also tested positive. (ANI)

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