Haryana's minister Anil Vij's condition now stable: Report

New Delhi : The condition of Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij, who is undergoing coronavirus treatment, is now stable, said an official statement by the hospital.

67-year-old Anil Vij was shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Tuesday evening. The minister, who was admitted to Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Rohtak on Sunday after he complained of discomfort, had tested positive for COVID-19 on December 5.

"Haryana Home and Health Minister Anil Vij, who was admitted to Medanta-The Medicity on December 15 at 9 pm, and is undergoing treatment for COVID-19, is stable and he is maintaining vitals parameters on high flow nasal cannula on oxygen support,” the statement said.

In Medanta's medical bulletin it has been notified that Vij was transferred from PGIMS Rohtak with COVID pneumonia and was admitted to the ICU. Relevant investigations, including CT scan, have been done and the results are satisfactory.

"He slept well last night and had his meals. He is likely to stay in the ICU for a few days,” the statement quoting the bulletin said, adding that Vij was being monitored by a team of doctors.

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