Bengali singer-composer and former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Kabir Suman was admitted to the SSKM Hospital’s Woodburn Block in Calcutta on Monday after he had complained of sore throat, high fever and breathing issues.

Doctors said his oxygen level was at 90 and is currently on oxygen support.

Though the rapid-antigen test conducted on him proved negative for Covid-19, doctors at the hospital also carried RT-PCR test, he added.

His family members are now waiting for the reports of CT scan, X-Ray of his chest and other requisite blood tests.

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee had also visited him in the hospital and conveyed her best wishes for his quick recovery.

A two-member team under Dr Arunava Sengupta was formed to treat Suman, an official said, adding CT Scan, X-Ray of his chest and other requisite blood tests would be conducted on the singer soon.