Bhattacharjee, who tested positive for COVID on May 18, was admitted to the Critical Care Department of Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata after complaining about drowsiness and shortness of breath on May 25.Senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader, Bhattacharjee was West Bengal Chief Minister from 2000 to 2011.According to Union Health Ministry, West Bengal has 1,30,525 active COVID-19 cases.
The total number of recoveries has reached 11,22,201 and fatalities have mounted to 14,364. Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint.