Mr. Sinod, a native of Piravom in Kerala, was brought to Aster Medcity, Kochi in a very critical condition. He had viral pneumonia, an extremely rare and life-threatening condition that required highly advanced Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) treatment. He was treated by a medical team led by Dr. Praveen Valsalan, Consultant Pulmonologist. Mr. Sinod has recovered completely and is leading a normal life now.