Former CM Tarun Gogoi was admitted to the GMCH on August 26 after he tested positive for COVID-19.

Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi was discharged from the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) after 60 days.

85-year-old Gogoi was admitted to the GMCH on August 26 after he had tested positive for COVID-19.

He was shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the GMCH on September 24, following a drop in his oxygen saturation level.

Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Gogoi’s further treatment will continue in his official residence under the supervision of the Doctors from medical college.

“Former Chief Minister of Assam Sri Tarun Gogoi has been discharged from Guwahati Medical College today after 60 days of hospitalisation. His further treatment shall continue in his official residence under the supervision of the Doctors from medical college. My best wishes,” minister Sarma tweeted.

Hospital sources said the veteran Congress leader is now doing fine.

“Gogoi has been advised to stay at home for the next few days and the GMCH doctors will continue to monitor his health at his official residence,” said the source.

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