Another critically ill COVID patient from Odisha is struggling for life. Twenty-eight year old Abhishek Mohapatra who needs immediate ECMO treatment is all set to be taken to a Kolkata hospital from Bhubaneswar today (June 8).
Abhishek could not be airlifted due to a financial crisis faced by his family. He will be taken to Kolkata in a special ambulance with ECMO support. Meanwhile, his family has appealed to the public to fund the treatment expenses. Sources said that Abhishek’s treatment would cost around Rs 1 Crore, and so far around Rs 7-8 lakh has been raised. Abhishek got married last month, on the 5th of May. However, a few days after his marriage, he was tested positive for Covid-19.
He was admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar after his condition deteriorated, and has since been in ICU and 100 percent oxygen support. Abhishek got married last month, on the 5th of May. However, a few days after his marriage, he was tested positive for Covid-19. He was admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar after his condition deteriorated, and has since been in ICU and 100 percent oxygen support.