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Published 15:48 IST, July 28th 2020

'Mild cough but no fever': Hospital says MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan in stable condition

CMO took to Twitter to state that chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan continues is in stable condition after the fourth day of his admission to hospital.

Reported by: Pritesh Kamath
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Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan is in stable condition as he is undergoing treatment after being tested positive for COVID-19, informed the hospital. The CMO took to Twitter to post the release by Chirayu Medical College and Hospital, which said the chief minister continues to be in stable condition after the fourth day of his admission with 'mild cough but no fever'.

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Chouhan on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called him to inquire about his health following his hospitalisation due to COVID-19.

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"Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji called yesterday (Sunday) to inquire about my health. I could not talk to him as I was doing meditation and yoga. After some time, he again called. He asked about my health and advised me to take precautions and to take care of my family," Chouhan said in a tweet.

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The CM tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday after which he was admitted to Chirayu hospital. He even held a review meeting a day later via video-conferencing to keep a tab on the COVID-19 situation in the state.

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Chouhan has assured citizens that he was fine and was receiving good treatment from doctors. He urged citizens to come forward and get tested on experiencing any of the symptoms for the virus. Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of social distancing and the use of masks.

15:47 IST, July 28th 2020