New Delhi, August 26: Former President Pranab Mukherjee health continues to be critical. According to the medical bulletin by Army Hospital, Mukherjee's renal parameters are slightly deranged since Tuesday. He continues to be in a state of deep coma and on ventilator support.
Former President is being treated for a lung infection. He underwent critical brain surgery at the hospital to remove a clot after he suffered a fall at his Rajaji Marg residence on August 10. He is on ventilator support since then. Pranab Mukherjee Tests COVID-19 Positive: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Wishes Former President Speedy Recovery.
Pranab Mukherjee's Health Update:
Former President Pranab Mukherjee is being treated for lung infection. His renal parameters are slightly deranged since yesterday. He continues to be in deep coma and on ventilator support: Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt
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— ANI (@ANI) August 26, 2020
He had also informed people on Twitter that he had also tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) at the time of his admission. He later developed a respiratory infection. Mukherjee served as the 13th President of India from 2012 to 2017.
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