Two weeks after losing her mother, Indian cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy’s sister lost her battle to COVID-19. Just a few days back, she had announced the news of her mother’s demise on Twitter and asked everyone to pray for her sister who was undergoing the COVID treatment.
It is with great sadness that last night my family had to say goodbye to My Akka My family, my world has been rocked to its core. Appreciate all the messages and prayers . My thoughts with everyone going through these devastating times. Hold your loved ones tight and stay safe 🙏
— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) May 6, 2021
“Appreciate all the messages I have received about the loss of my Amma. As you can imagine my family is lost without her. We now pray for my sister. I have tested negative & appreciate if you can respect our privacy. My thoughts & prayers go out to those going through the same,” her tweet read.
After suffering from the disease for almost a month, her sister Vatsala Shivakumar lost the long-fought battle to the virus. The past month has been very difficult for the Bengaluru cricketer, losing two family members. Veda has been a crucial member of the Indian squad for a long time and has represented the country at the world cup too.
The Covid-19 situation in India is at its peak as a record-breaking number of cases are being registered from different parts of the country. The country has also witnessed a lot of deaths in the recent past as people are finding it difficult to avail medicines and beds at the hospital, and are running short of oxygen.
India recorded the highest ever spike in cases (worldwide) since the pandemic began as over 4 lakh cases were reported. We request everyone to wear a mask, sanitize themselves regularly, maintain social distancing and leave homes only if required. Stay Home, Stay Safe.
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