Bhubaneswar, Mar 11: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today discussed with AIIMS doctors on the health condition of Leader of Opposition Pradipta Naik.

Naik was affected due to Covid-19 and is currently in ICU in AIIMS Bhubaneswar since last 16 days.

Chief Minister interacted with the AIIMS and SCB doctors who are taking care of the treatment of Naik. The Doctors briefed Chief Minister that the legislator is currently Covid negative. However, there is widespread inflammation and lung infection because of which he is on ventilator and his condition continues to serious. They are making best possible efforts for his early recovery.

AIIMS Director Geetanjali Batmanabane thanked the State government for all the support in the treatment of Naik, especially the timely support of critical medicines.

The CM appreciated the efforts of the doctors and requested them to provide the best health care for Naik and assured all support from the State government. Patnaik also wished speedy recovery of LoP.