Siddaramaiah tests negative for COVID-19, to be discharged on Aug 13

Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Assembly Siddaramaiah has "fully recovered" and his latest throat swab result has come negative for COVID-19, a statement from his office said on Wednesday. "Doctors have informed that Siddaramaiah will be discharged from hospital on Thursday," the statement said. Siddaramaiah's recovery from COVID-19 coincides with his birthday as he turned 72 on Wednesday.