The health condition of former nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan has worsened after contracting COVID-19.

According to his spokesman, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan’s health condition has worsened after testing positive for COVID-19 on August 26.

He was shifted to Islamabad’s KRL Hospital on August 26. He was later shifted to the COVID-19 ward of a military hospital on August 28, the spokesperson added.

Earlier in September 2019, renowned nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan had refuted the reports circulating around regarding his death, saying that he is completely fine and healthy by the grace of Allah Almighty.