Former President Pranab Mukherjee’s health has deteriorated after signs of a lung infection, the Army Research and Referral hospital said in a statement.
84-year, Mukherjee, fondly known as ‘Pranab Da’ tested positive for coronavirus and has been hospitalised since his surgery to remove a clot in his brain last week. He was admitted to the hospital in Delhi Cantonment on August 10.
“There has been a decline in the medical condition of Hon’ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee as he has developed features of lung infection. He continues to be on ventilatory support and is currently being managed by a team of specialists,” the Army Research and Referral hospital said in a statement.
Pranab Mukherjee’s son Abhijit Mukherjee had earlier tweeted: “With All Your good wishes and sincere efforts of the doctors, my father is stable now! His vital parameters continue to remain under control and manageable! Positive signs of his improvement is noticed! I request you all to pray for His speedy recovery!”
With All Your good wishes & sincere efforts of the Doctors , my father is stable now ! His vital parameters continue to remain under control & manageable ! Positive signs of his improvement is noticed ! I request you all to pray for His speedy recovery !🙏#PranabMukherjee
— Abhijit Mukherjee (@ABHIJIT_LS) August 19, 2020