Tarun Gogoi’s Health Suddenly Deteriorates, Now Stable

Former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi's health deteriorated on Monday night at around 11.30 pm. He was tested positive for COVID-19 and is admitted to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).

Gogoi had a sudden fall in oxygen saturation to 88%, informed health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through his twitter handle. The health minister said that a team of doctors had supervised his health immediately and decided to give 1 unit of plasma with 2 lits of oxygen on mask.

However, Gogoi's saturation now is maintained between 96 to 97%.

Ex CM @tarun_gogoi who is admitted in GMCH for Covid 19 had a sudden fall in Oxygen saturation to 88% at 11.30pm.The teamof Doctors supervising his health immediately decided to give 1 unit of plasma with 2 lits of oxygen on Mask.O2 saturation now is maintained between 96 to 97%.

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 31, 2020

The health minister immediately rushed to GMCH to monitor Gogoi's health and also had a telephonic conversation with Gaurav Gogoi and discussed the health issue of Tarun Gogoi.

Gogoi's health is now stable and is under treatment at the private ward of GMCH.

I was there with Sri @tarun_gogoi in the hospital and just reached back home as I have assembly tomorrow. Also had a telephonic conversation with @GauravGogoiAsm. I shall remain in touch with our team at @GMCHGuwahati. https://t.co/8mVy9jcRHx

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 31, 2020

Earlier, on the day, Gogoi in a tweet said that he was recovering and also thanked the health minister for his visit to take stock of his health.