President Ram Nath Kovind was shifted from the ICU to a special room at the AIIMS hospital on Saturday.

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind was shifted from the ICU to a special room at the AIIMS hospital on Saturday. The Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Saturday that President Kovind’s health has been improving since his bypass surgery on March 30.

In a tweet, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said, “His health has been improvind continuously. Doctors are constantly monitoring his condition and have advised him to take rest.”

President Kovind was shifted from the ICU to a special room in the AIIMS today. His health has been improving continuously. Doctors are constantly monitoring his condition and have advised him to take rest.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 3, 2021

President Kovind underwent bypass surgery at AIIMS, Delhi earlier this week. President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said he is recovering well after his bypass surgery and thanked doctors.

The president said he was touched by messages from citizens and leaders from across the country and abroad wishing him speedy recovery.

"It's difficult to express in words my gratitude to you all," President Kovind said.

Ram Nath Kovind

"I've been recovering well after the bypass surgery, thanks to the amazing dedication of the doctors and caregivers. I'm touched by messages, from citizens and leaders from India and abroad, wishing me speedy recovery. It’s difficult to express in words my gratitude to you all!," the Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted.

President Kovind had undergone a health check-up at the Army Hospital (R&R) in Delhi following chest discomfort on Friday morning.