Karnataka CM Yediyurappa tests Covid positive for 2nd time in 8 months, shifted to Manipal

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, hours after chairing an emergency meeting on the coronavirus situation in the state. He tested positive for the second time in eight months.

Yediyurappa will be shifted to Manipal hospital from Ramaiah Memorial hospital in Bengaluru where he was admitted earlier today following a fever.

The Karnataka CM was reportedly tested for Covid-19 two days back and was found to be negative for the infection. He was tested again today.

Last year in August, the 78-year-old Karnataka CM had tested positive for coronavirus.

In a tweet then, he had 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."

Corona curfew to continue in Karnataka

Coronavirus-related restrictions like "corona curfew" that are in place will continue and the state government will decide on the future course of action aimed at controlling its spread on 20 April, CM Yediyurappa said today.

At an emergency meeting held today, it has been decided to strictly prohibit unnecessary gatherings and to limit the number of people attending marriages and events to 100 from 200 in closed spaces and 200 (from 500) in open spaces.

"We have discussed the report from experts, the curfew that is in place between 10 pm to 5 am at some district centres will continue and we are thinking about in which other districts it needs to be extended. No other decision has been taken today," CM Yediyurappa added.

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