Former President Pranab Mukherjee continues to be on ventilator support as he is still in a deep coma, Army Research and Referral (R&R) Hospital stated on Wednesday. Moreover, the hospital informed that he is being treated for a lung infection, and his renal parameters are slightly deranged. He continues to be in deep coma and on ventilator support," the hospital stated in a statement. Later he also tested positive for COVID-19. "On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for COVID-19 today.

Source: dna August 26, 2020 07:52 UTC