Jharkhand Minister Mahto recovers from severe lung infection caused by COVID-19, to be discharged soon
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Updated: Jan 22, 2021 07:04 IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 22 (ANI): Jharkhand Education Minister Jagarnath Mahto has completely recovered from a severe lung infection caused by COVID-19, hospital officials said on Thursday.
MGM Healthcare, a private hospital in Tamil Nadu, performed a successful bilateral lung transplant on Mahto, according to an official release.
"I thank the team of doctors who took good care of me. I wish soon I will be back to Jharkhand and serve the people again," said Mahto.
The 54-year-old Minister in addition to being infected by the coronavirus was also suffering from tram hypertension diabetes and coronary artery disease.