Mr. Vijayakanth was admitted to the MIOT hospital with a fever, according to MIOT hospital sources. COVID-19 testing was negative, and a chest CT scan revealed no COVID-related pneumonia. He is currently being tested and is being held in a private room.
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Though media reports reported that the actor-politician had complained of shortness of breath and was rushed to the hospital, DMDK claimed in a statement that he was admitted for a routine health checkup.
Doctors had told his family that his condition was improving, according to the statement.
Mr. Vijayakanth is expected to be discharged in a day or two after treatment, according to the doctor.