Milkha Singh battles “rough day”, oxygen saturation level dips
The 91-year-old, who tested negative for COVID-19 on Wednesday, is being closely monitored by a team of doctors.
Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh has developed a fever and his oxygen saturation level has also dropped as he battles to regain his health, after a bout with COVID-19, in the Intensive Care Unit of the PGIMER hospital here on Friday.
The 91-year-old, who tested negative for COVID-19 on Wednesday and was shifted to the general ICU, is being closely monitored by a team of doctors.
“He suddenly developed a fever Thursday night and his oxygen saturation levels dipped. A team of doctors is monitoring him,” PGIMER sources said on Friday.
Milkha had been “stable” before this.
“It’s been a slightly rough day for Milkha Ji. But he is battling away,” read a statement from his family.
