Udupi: In a big relief to the district administration, a man from Bannanje, who died on May 17 has been tested megative for COVID-19.
The 44-year-old man had been suffering from cold, cough and fever over the last three days and his death on Sunday morning had sparked rumours that he had contracted Corona Virus.
His throat swab was sent for test and as per sources, he has been tested negative.
The district has witnessed nine cases so far and zero COVID-19 fatalities.