HD Deve Gowda, Wife Test Covid Positive, Self-Isolating With Family

HD Deve Gowda lives in Bengaluru. (File)

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda said today he and his wife had tested positive for COVID-19 and were self-isolating.

"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," tweeted Deve Gowda, 87.

The senior Janata Dal Secular leader lives in Padmanabhanagar in south Bengaluru.

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.

— H D Devegowda (@H_D_Devegowda) March 31, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among those who wished the veteran leader and wife a speedy recovery.

Spoke to former PM Shri @H_D_Devegowda Ji and enquired about his and his wife's health. Praying for their quick recovery.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 31, 2021

Thanking PM Modi for checking in on him, Mr Gowda said he is "deeply moved by his offer to get me treated in any hospital of my choice in any city".

I am grateful to Prime Minister @narendramodi for calling and enquiring after my health. I am also deeply moved by his offer to get me treated in any hospital of my choice in any city. I assured him that I am being looked after well in Bangalore, but will keep him informed.

— H D Devegowda (@H_D_Devegowda) March 31, 2021

Karnataka reported nearly 3,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and 21 deaths.

Bengaluru Urban accounted for 1,984 cases.