COVID-19: Tamil Nadu Minister critical, says hospital

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R Doraikkannu who tested positive for COVID is extremely critical despite being on maximal life support.

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R Doraikkannu, admitted for COVID-19, is extremely critical, a hospital treating him said here on Saturday.

The 72-year-old Minister has "suffered a significant deterioration in vital functions. He is extremely critical despite being on maximal life support," Kauvery Hospital's Executive Director Dr Aravindan Selvarajsaid in a bulletin.

Doraikkannu was admitted to the hospital on October 13.

(PTI)