COVID-19 optimistic Milkha Singh, spouse secure; Family appeals for privateness amid rumors

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Hospital authorities on Saturday stated legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, who’s battling Covid-19 within the ICU of PGIMER, is secure and his situation is “better than yesterday”. Singh’s spouse Nirmal Kaur, who’s within the ICU of a hospital in Mohali, is secure as per the hospital’s medical bulletin replace.

Flying Sikh Shri Milkha Singh Ji is admitted in ICU of NHE Block of PGIMER since third June, being unwell attributable to COVID-19. His situation has been ascertained immediately i.e. on fifth June on the premise of all medical parameters. “Better celebrated than yesterday,” PGIMER official spokesperson Professor Ashok Kumar stated in a press release, dismissing rumors of his demise on social media since Saturday morning. Later, Dr Jagat Ram, Director, PGIMER additionally launched a video message confirming about Singh’s well being.

Earlier within the day, Singh’s son Jeev Milkha Singh confirmed to The Indian Express that his father’s situation is secure. “My father’s condition is stable and he is on oxygen support in PGIMER’s ICU,” Jeev stated in a message to The Indian Express.

Singh, who was admitted to the Covid ward of PGIMER’s Nehru Extension Hospital on Thursday afternoon, continues to be on oxygen help and the Milkha household additionally issued a press release on the couple’s well being on Saturday afternoon. “Milkha ji is stable and doing well but still on oxygen. Mrs. Nirmal Milkha Singh ji keeps fighting against it vehemently. Please don’t pay attention to the rumors going around. It’s false news. Thank you very much for your continued prayers and well wishes,” the household stated within the assertion.

Later within the day, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh spoke to Jeev Milkha Singh to get updates on his dad and mom’ well being standing and posted a video on his interplay with Jeev. Amarinder tweeted, “Spoke to Jeev Milkha Singh, son of ‘Flying Sikh’ and national icon Milkha Singh ji and inquired about the condition of his father, who is admitted in ICU due to COVID 19. In the video, Captain Amarinder Singh offered his government’s full support to the family and asked if the family needed any help as Jeev spoke about the health of his parents and said that the entire family and fans Praying for his good health. When asked why Milkha Singh had to be admitted to PGIMER’s ICU a few days after he was discharged from the Mohali hospital, Jeev said, “He was discovering it troublesome to breathe and suffered some suffocation. When he requested to take him to PGIMER, we took him there.” Singh had contracted the Covid-19 virus final month after certainly one of his cooks examined optimistic on May 20 and 4 days after being discharged final week. Was admitted to Mohali hospital.

Later within the night, Mohali Hospital stated in its replace about Mrs Nirmal Milkha Singh, who was admitted to the hospital final week attributable to Covid pneumonia, that she is secure and the household has requested confidentiality. On Friday, Mohali Hospital had stated that Mrs. Milkha Singh’s well being has worsened and the oxygen stage has elevated and he or she is presently strolling intermittently at HFNC and NIV. “The condition of Mrs. Milkha Singh remains stable. The family is flooded with rumors and negative posts. They have requested for confidentiality and whenever there is a change in the condition of either of their parents, they will give further updates,” the hospital stated.

Earlier, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijuju had additionally tweeted about Singh’s well being. “Please do not spread false news and spread rumors about the great athlete and pride of India Milkha Singh ji. He is stable and prays for his speedy recovery,” Rijuju tweeted.

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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS

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