Six weeks after he first contacted coronavirus, senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel has been shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon, for further treatment and is table.
Patel, 71, tweeted on October 1 that he had contracted coronavirus. Patel’s son Faisal tweeted on Sunday, “...we would like to share that Patel had tested positive for Covid-19 a few weeks ago. He has now been admitted to the ICU of Medanta, Gurugram for further treatment.”
“His condition is stable and he continues to be under medical observation...We request you to pray for his speedy recovery,” he said.
Several Congress leaders wished a speedy recovery to Patel. “Deeply concerned and praying for the good health of my friend and comrade Ahmed Patel. Please join us in praying for his early recovery,” senior Congress leader Anand Sharma tweeted.
Many Congress leaders, including Abhishek Singhvi and Tarun Gogoi, had also tested positive for COVID-19 earlier.