Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee recovers from COVID-19, discharged
June 02, 2021 22:25
Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was on Wednesday discharged fromhospital after he recovered from COVID-19, officials said.
Bhattacharjee was taken to a 'safe home' for Covid patients where he would be under observation for a week, his family members said.
'He is on intermittent BiPAP and his oxygen saturationis at 96 per cent. He is presently conscious, alert andtalking sensibly. His blood pressure is stable...,' a statement issued by the hospital said.
'Mr Bhattacharjee has improved clinically and is discharged today with advice of domiciliary care and 7 days of home isolation,' it added.
The 77-year-old former CM had tested positive for COVID-19 on May 18 and admitted to hospital on May 25. -- PTI