Kanika Kapoor discharged from hospital after testing negative twice for COVID-19

Singer Kanika Kapoor who was suffering from COVID-19 was discharged from the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow on Monday after her two test reports came negative, officials stated to PTI.

The 'Baby Doll' singer should, however, have to remain in isolation at her home for some days. "Kanika Kapoor has been discharged on Monday after her two reports came negative. One of her reports came negative two days ago. On Sunday evening also her report was negative after which she was discharged," SGPGI Director R K Dhiman told PTI.

Kanika tested positive on March 20, 2020, and the next day was booked by the Uttar Pradesh police for negligence and committing acts that were likely to spread the disease after she attended at least three gatherings in Lucknow, including a party where political leaders were present.

The FIR was lodged on the complaint of the Lucknow chief medical officer.

Earlier, giving an update on her health, Kanika took to her Instagram page and wrote, "Going off to bed. Sending you all loving vibes. Stay safe you guys. Thank you for your concern but I am not in the ICU. I am fine. I hope my next test is negative. Waiting to go home to my kids and family miss them!"

In a now-deleted Instagram post, Kanika had stated being diagnosed with coronavirus by penning, "I was scanned at the airport as per normal procedure 10 days ago when I came back home, the symptoms have developed only 4 days ago. At this stage, I would like to urge you all to practice self-isolation and get tested if you have the signs."