SP Balasubrahmanyam's mild Covid-19 has turned into a severely symptomatic infection. On Friday, MGM Healthcare in Chennai revealed that the singer has been put on life support.
In a statement, the hospital said, "There has been a setback in the health of Thiru SP Balasubrahmanyam who had been admitted at MGM Healthcare for symptoms of COVID since 5th August 2020."
The statement added that, based on the advice of an expert medical team, the singer has been placed in the Intensive Care Unit. "He is on life support and his condition remains critical," the hospital added.
SPB's haemodynamic and clinical paramenters are being closely monitored. The 74-year-old singer tested positive on August 4.
Prayers are pouring in from all quarters. Music composer AR Rahman tweeted, "I request all the music fans to pray for this legend along with me. He has given us so much joy with his amazing voice!"