Soon after the veteran singer, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam revealed that he has been tested positive for COVID-19, his health deteriorated and was shifted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Now as per latest updates given by his son Charan Sripathi Panditharadhyula, there’s some mobility and he is able to recognise the doctors and others. Moreover, SPB’s breathing is better and comfortable than before and he is not on full sedation. The veteran singer is in individual ICU and under life support. 

Charan stated, “My dad was shifted from the third floor ICU to an exclusive ICU room on the sixth floor. The shifting took some time, and they had to set him up. The pleasant news is there is some mobility. Dad is moving around a little bit. He showed the thumbs-up sign to the doctors. He is able to recognise the doctors. He is still on life support. He is breathing a little more comfortably than a few days back. Doctors see it as a very good sign. He is on the road towards getting better. There is a lot of effort from the medical team. This will take a long time. But we are all hopeful.”

He added, “The recovery is not going to happen in one or two days or even a week. But surely he is going to heal and recover. He is looking good. He is not fully sedated now. He is able to recognise people. He will not talk for a little while. But surely he will get to that level soon enough. Let’s all keep praying. My family and I are indebted for the love, affection and prayers you are showering on us.”

There were reports that SPB’s wife is also tested positive for COVID-19. Talking about the same, Charan shared, “My mom is getting much better. She could be discharged by Tuesday or Wednesday. I am sure my father will follow her back home as soon as he can.”