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Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar admitted to ICU after testing positive for Covid-19

Published: 12 Jan 2022 - 08:00 pm | Last Updated: 12 Jan 2022 - 08:04 pm
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The veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar was rushed to hospital on Saturday night after she tested positive for Covid-19.

The 92-year-old singer is being treated for both covid-19 and pneumonia, one of the close sources mentioned.

The doctor who is treating the singer stated that "due to the age it will take time to recover and will be kept under observation for another 10-12 days."

One of the family members of the singer confirmed that she is in a stable condition and needs prayers.

Lata Mangeshkar is one of India's famous background singers and music directors. She is also listed in the Guinness Book of Records listed as the most recorded artist in history with over thousands of songs in over 36 languages.