Covid-19: Former Karnataka CM's condition stable, say hospital authorities

Manipal Hospitals on Wednesday issued a statement saying that the health of former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, undergoing treatment for coronavirus, has improved with all the vital parameters being stable. The leader of the opposition is being monitored closely by medical experts.

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, who is undergoing treatment for coronavirus, is now stable and has no fever, the hospital where he is admitted said on Wednesday.

"Presently he has no fever and his vital parameters are stable," Manipal Hospitals said in a statement.

The hospital said the 71-year-old leader of the opposition in the state assembly has been given appropriate treatment and is being closely monitored by medical experts.

"His symptoms have improved since admission and he is comfortable at present," the hospital added.

Siddaramaiah was admitted on Monday night after having fever in the morning, according to his son Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah.

(PTI Report)