Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar’s health condition is improving, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Sunday. The 92-year-old singer tested positive for coronavirus with mild symptoms and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai last week.

“Lata Mangeshkar’s condition is improving. I spoke to authorities at Breach Candy Hospital who informed me about her condition. I told them that the hospital spokesperson should provide information. updates on the singer’s condition as people are eager to learn more about her health.” Mr Tope told reporters in Jalna, Maharashtra.

After speaking with her family members, Breach Candy Hospital can provide an update on the veteran singer’s health, Mr Tope said.

Earlier today, Associate Professor Dr. Pratit Samdani of Breach Candy Hospital told PTI that Lata Mangeshkar is still in intensive care and undergoing treatment.

Her niece Rachana Shah said on Thursday that the singer was doing well and asked the media to respect the family’s privacy.

Considered one of the greatest singers of Indian cinema, Lata Mangeshkar began her career at the age of 13 in 1942 and has more than 30,000 songs to her credit in several Indian languages.

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