FORMER BENGAL CM BUDDHADEB HOSPITALISED

Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, 77, who was under treatment at home for Covid-19, was hospitalised on Tuesday after his oxygen level dropped below 90%.

“Bhattacharya is stable right now. A panel of six doctors has been formed for his treatment,” said Dr Rupali Basu, the CEO of Woodlands Hospital, where the former chief minister is admitted to.

Bhattacharya and his wife Mira, 71, tested positive for Covid-19 on May 18. Mira was admitted to the Woodlands Hospital the same night and discharged on Monday. KOLKATA: