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HD Devegowda and his wife test positive for COVID-19; PM Modi prays for quick recovery

354 deaths were reported on Tuesday, the highest since December 16, out of which 140 were reported from Maharashtra.

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister and JD(S) leader HD Devegowda and his wife Chennamma  have tested positive for COVID-19.

“My wife Chennamma and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are self-isolating along with other family members. I request all those who came in contact with us over the last few days to get themselves tested. I request party workers and well-wishers not to panic,” Devegowda said in a tweet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi enquired about his and his wife’s health. Praying for their quick recovery.

However, the Union Health Ministry  said on Wednesday that eight states – Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab & Madhya Pradesh accounted for 84.73% of the new Covid-19 cases.

India reported 53,480 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the total tally of infections to 1,21,49,335, according to data from the Health Ministry.

India reports 53,480 new COVID-19 infections, 354 deaths