Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today discussed with AIIMS doctors on the health condition of Leader of Opposition Pradipta Naik.
Naik was infected by Covid-19 and is currently in ICU in AIIMS Bhubaneswar since last 16 days.
Chief Minister interacted with the AIIMS and SCB doctors who are taking care of the treatment of Naik.
The doctors briefed Chief Minister that Naik is currently Covid negative. However there is widespread inflammation and lung infection because of which he is on ventilator and his condition continues to serious. They are making best possible efforts for his early recovery.
The AIIMS Director Geetanjali Batmanabane thanked the State Government for all the support in the treatment of Naik, especially the timely support of critical medicines.
Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of the doctors and requested them to provide the best health care for Pradipta Naik and assured all support from the State government.
Naveen also wished speedy recovery of Naik .