Covid-19: Playback Singer SPB on life support, condition remains critical, says hospital

Chennai: Playback Singer S P Balasubrahmanyam, who is being treated at MGM Healthcare in Chennai for Covid-19 from August 5, has been put on life-support as his health condition became critical, according to a statement from the hospital.

Chennai: Playback Singer S P Balasubrahmanyam, who is being treated at MGM Healthcare in Chennai for Covid-19 from August 5, has been put on life-support as his health condition became critical, according to a statement from the hospital.

A bulletin released by MGM Healthcare said, “There has been a setback in the health” of SPB.

"There has been a setback in the health of Thiru SP Balasubrahmanyam who had been admitted at MGM healthcare for symptoms of COVID since 5th August 2020. In a late night development on August 13, 2020 his condition has deteriorated. And based on the advice of the expert medical team attending to him, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and he is on life support and his condition remains critical.

He is currently under observation by the team and experts from critical care and his haemodynamic and clinical parameters are being closely monitored", the statement read.

On August 5, the legend singer posted a video message on his Facebook page stating that he had tested positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms. And, requested people not to call him as he wanted som rest.

Coimbatore Power Cut Tomorrow (19.09.2026): 13 Areas to Be Affected

Coimbatore will face a power cut tomorrow, September 19, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm due to monthly maintenance work at the...

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Inspects Small Bridge in P.K. Puthur

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja, along with Deputy Mayor R Vetriselvan, inspected a small bridge bui...

Air India Express to Launch Twice-Daily Coimbatore-Bengaluru Flights from October 25; Coimbatore NXT Push pays off

Air India Express will introduce twice-daily Coimbatore-Bengaluru flights starting in phases from October 25, becoming f...

Vacant Plot Owners Get 15 Days to Clean Up or Pay Penalty: Coimbatore Corporation

The Coimbatore Corporation has urged vacant plot owners to remove garbage, waste and overgrown bushes and keep their pre...

Coimbatore Tribal School HM Suspended Over Alleged Beating of Student

A headmistress of a Government Tribal Residential Middle School (GTRMS) at Kunjur near Palamalai in Coimbatore has been...

Coimbatore Airport's ₹2,200-Crore Expansion Clears NITI Aayog, Cabinet Nod Awaited

Coimbatore International Airport’s ₹2,200-crore expansion master plan has secured NITI Aayog approval and awaits Cabinet...