In November 2019, Mangeshkar was admitted to the same hospital after he complained of difficulty in breathing and developed pneumonia.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and is undergoing treatment at a Mumbai hospital, her niece said on Tuesday.
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The 92-year-old veteran, popularly known as the Nightingale of India, was admitted to the ICU of Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai two days ago.
“He is mild COVID positive. Considering his age, doctors advised us to keep him in ICU as he needs constant care. And we can’t take any chances. As a family we want the best and want to ensure that she is looked after 24X7,” said Rachna Shah, Mageshkar’s niece.
“She will be fine. But because of her age she is going to take some time. And also, COVID-19 takes seven days…,” he added.
In November 2019, Mangeshkar was admitted to the same hospital after he complained of difficulty in breathing and developed pneumonia. He was discharged after 28 days.
Mangeshkar began his career in 1942 at the age of 13 and sang over 30,000 songs in several Indian languages in a career spanning over seven decades. Some of his most favorite tracks are “Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh”, “Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya”, “Neela Asman So Gaya” and “Tere Liye”.
Considered one of the greatest singers of Indian cinema, Mangeshkar received Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 2001. She is also the recipient of several other awards including Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award and several national awards. Film Award. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai recorded 13,648 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking the number of infections in the city to 9,28,220.
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