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Bengaluru, Jan 22 (PTI) Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda has tested positive for COVID-19, sources close to him said.
"He has tested positive for COVID-19 but he is asymptomatic.
However, he is admitted to Manipal Hospital," the sources told PTI.
The JD(S) supremo chose to get admitted to hospital as a precaution, the sources added.
The sources further said Gowda"s wife Chennamma is negative for coronavirus and is at home.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has wished Gowda a speedy recovery.