CM Yediyurappa stable, doing well: Govt

BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa, who was admitted to a private hospital with Covid-19 symptoms around 11pm on Sunday night, is said to be doing well and is clinically stable, according to a release from his office.

A bulletin from Manipal Hospital, where Yediyurappa has been admitted, said “At present, he is doing well and is clinically stable. Appropriate treatment has been initiated as per current protocols. He is being treated and monitored closely by a multidisciplinary team of doctors.”

The CM’s eldest daughter, BY Padmavati, has also tested positive for Covid-19 and admitted to the same hospital. Yediyurappa, later in the day, released a video from his hospital suite, reassuring the people of the state.

In the one minute and thirtysix-second video, 77-year-old Yediyurappa said, “I will be out of here at the earliest to resume work soon. I request for your good wishes and support. The health of six and a half crore people of the state is very important. I urge everyone to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. That is the only way to defeat coronavirus.”

Former Prime Minister Deve Gowda, Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy, leader of opposition in assembly Siddaramiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president DK Shivakumar wished the CM a speedy recovery.

Even as the CM expressed confidence in being discharged early, medical education minister Dr K Sudhakar said that the CM may have to stay in the hospital for 8-10 days.

All personnel at the CM’s office and official residence were also tested and nine of them, including the driver and cook of the CM, were found to be positive. Others who had come in contact with the CM are being tested.