Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Oct 11: Udupi MLA Raghupati Bhat has tested positive for coronavirus and has been admitted to hospital.
Taking to Twitter, the MLA said, "I have tested positive for Covid-19. On the advice of doctors, I have gotten admitted to hospital. As I am under treatment, I will not be able to respond to calls from public for a few days. Forgive me.
"Those who came in contact with me in the last four-five days are requested to take care and go into quarantine. Thank you," he added.
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Earlier, Kaup MLA Lalaji Mendon had also tested positive for the viral infection.
Education minister Suresh Kumar has also been hospitalised after he contracted the virus last Monday.