Bhubaneswar, 11/5 (AO Bureau): In a major development, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik discussed with AIIMS doctors on the health condition of the Leader of Opposition Pradipta Naik.
Pradipta Naik was affected due to Covid-19 and is currently in ICU in AIIMS Bhubaneswar for the last 16 days.
Chief Minister interacted with the AIIMS and SCB doctors who are taking care of the treatment of Sh Naik. The Doctors briefed Chief Minister that Sh Naik is currently Covid negative. However, there is widespread inflammation and lung infection because of which he is on the ventilator and his condition continues to serious. They are making best possible efforts for his early recovery.
The AIIMS Director Ms Geetanjali Batmanabane thanked the State government for all the support in the treatment of Sh 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 Sh Pradipta Naik and assured all support from the State government.
The chief minister also wished speedy recovery of Sri Nayak .