Gujarat BJP MLA tests COVID-19 positive, takes count to 3

Ahmedabad, June 1

An MLA of the ruling BJP in Gujarat was admitted to a hospital on Monday after he tested positive for coronavirus, his office said.

The legislator had a fever since the last few days and he eventually tested positive for COVID-19, said a release by his office.

He was admitted to a hospital on Monday, the release said.

He is the third MLA from Gujarat to be infected by the virus.

Earlier, two MLAs—one from the BJP and the other from the Congress—had tested positive for coronavirus.

The Congress MLA was discharged two weeks ago after recovering from the disease. The other lawmaker is undergoing treatment. PTI