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Soumitra now corona negative, improving


Published : 15 Oct 2020 06:50 PM | Updated : 16 Oct 2020 12:23 AM

Soumitra Chatterjee, a veteran actor from Kolkata, tested negative for corona. His tested for Covid-19 on Wednesday (October 14). The results came out positive. He is also responding to treatment now.

Soumitra Chatterjee's physical condition has also improved. There is no fever. However, due to the difference in oxygen in the body, there is also the need for occasional by-pap support. There are also problems due to co-morbidity and age. The medical team has made some changes in his treatment.

Soumitra Chatterjee, 85, has been admitted to Bellevue Nursing Home in Kolkata for more than a week.

Hospital authorities said he had undergone plasma therapy twice. It may be done again if necessary. Soumitra's kidneys, liver and other organs are active.

There were sodium-potassium differences in his body. Physicians are still concerned about the increase in sodium levels in the body. The veteran actor underwent echo, ECG and blood test on Tuesday.

An official at Bellevue Hospital said that they are not considering invasive ventilation right now. He is not crisis-free, but he is responding to treatment.