The woman, from Kasba village in Bantwal, was admitted tothe Wenlock Hospital on Saturday with respiratory issues andher throat swab was sent for test. Results received on Tuesdayturned out positive, Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh saidin a communique.
The district administration had already sealed off Kasbavillage after the death of the 50-year-old woman Sunday.
With this, the number of persons tested positive in thedistrict has gone up to 16.
A total of 12 patients have recovered and beendischarged, while three are currently under treatment.
Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel said 34 people inBantwal, including a doctor, have been quarantined. MVGVS VS