Shailja Sharma, wife of former Himachal CM Shanta Kumar, died of COVID during the early hours today on 29th December 2020, at Tanda Medical College (Kangra). She was 75 years old.
After being tested positive for coronavirus infection, the former CM Shanta Kumar and his wife Shailja were admitted to the college on December 27 for treatment. The authorities had tried to shift Shailja Sharma to Medenta Hospital in Gurgaon on 28th December, but it could not be done. She suffered cardiac arrest on Tuesday early morning. Authorities are now preparing for her cremation as per covid protocols.
Shailza was undergoing treatment at Dr Rajendra Prasad
Government Medical College, Tanda, in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. She was
admitted to the facility after testing positive for COVID-19 a few days ago. The
Chief Minister of HP and many other leaders have prayed for peace to the
departed soul and strength to the family members to bear the loss, through individual
facebook posts.
Shanta Kumar was also admitted to the Tanda hospital on Saturday, a day after he tested positive for the disease. Four other family members, his personal secretary, security officer and driver have also tested positive for COVID-19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called him on Sunday to enquire about his and his family members’ health.
oh my god
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