Lata Mangeshkar's health deteriorates, kept on ventilator

The health of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has deteriorated. She is on a ventilator and her health is being closely monitored by doctors. 

"Lata Mangeshkar's health condition has deteriorated again, she is critical. She is on a ventilator. She is still in ICU and will remain under the observation of doctors,” 

Dr Pratit Samdani told ANI.

 As per ETimes, when contacted, Dr. Samdani said "Lata ji is under strict observation. She remains in a delicate condition."

In early January, she was admitted to a city hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 and was diagnosed with pneumonia. She was admitted to the ICU with minor symptoms. The singer remained in ICU until January 28, when she began to show signs of improvement and was taken off the ventilator. 

ETimes reached out to Lata Mangeshkar's sister Asha Bhosle shortly after she was admitted to the hospital, and she told them that she is closely following the hospital's daily health bulletins. According to Asha Bhosle, 

They aren't allowing anybody. I went once but wasn't allowed inside the compound itself. There are severe restrictions and protocols being followed in view of the ongoing pandemic

- Asha Bhosle

Another family member revealed, 

“Lata didi is doing much better and since she is a singer, you know how they have a huge lung capacity. Above all, she is a fighter but we cannot say when she will be discharged as COVID protocols need to be followed.”

India Forums wishes the singers a speedy recovery!