He was rushed to the ICU where immediate dialysis was started and all necessary medications given. Repeat test for Covid turned out positive. With all efforts made “he succumbed at 7:40 pm.
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Prof S Tikendra was admitted at the hospital on May 13, 2021 at 11.15 am. At the time of the admission, “he was unconscious and with very low BP of 80/40 mmHg. He was on maximum doses of two medicines to raise the blood pressure and he had not passed of urine overnight”, said as statement issued by Shija Hospital authority.
He was rushed to the ICU where immediate dialysis was started and all necessary medications given. Repeat test for Covid turned out positive. With all efforts made “he succumbed at 7:40 pm. He was referred to Shija after being treated at JNIMS from 30 April till today morning. Shija hospital shares in the grief of the family members”, said Dr S Jugindra, Medical Superintendent.
Saikhom Tikendra Singh had on April 27 twitted that he had been tested positive for Covid 19 after a mild fever and cough.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has also expressed grief and offered condolence to the bereaved family members.