TLI Staff
Mumbai: Coronavirus infections across the globe have been on the rise surpassing the 12 lakh mark and rapidly growing with each passing day. India too is in the grip of the deadly infection and the cases in our country now stand at more than 4,288 and are rapidly increasing ever since more than 1,000 members of Tablighi Jamaat tested positive.
In such environment of uncertainty, the recovery cases of Covid-19 gives hope. One such South Mumbai girl who has recovered from the infection on Friday fought the disease bravely, patiently, also keeping in mind the safety of doctors and health workers taking care of her.
All of 34, she recovered after fighting Covid-19 for eight days at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai.
Her story of recovery is inspiring.
“I had continuous cold but no cough or fever. I underwent testing on doctor’s advice and it came Covid-19 positive. The psychological impact of being tested positive was worse than my medical condition,” she said.
Citing the state-wide lockdown and lack of travelling options, the patient contacted Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital. A special ambulance, equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kit was sent to her residence. She was admitted in the dedicated isolation facility for Covid-19 patients on March 24.
Dr. Abdul Samad Ansari, Director, Critical Care Services, said the patient was admitted in the hospital with Covid-19 positive status. “Throughout the treatment, the patient faced no major respiratory distress and remained haemodynamically stable. All her throat swab samples have tested negative of Covid-19 and we are happy to discharge her,” said Dr. Ansari.
The patient, as per the guidelines set forth by Public Health Department of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), will follow a institutionalised quarantine before she can return to her home.
The woman credits the health workers the most for selflessly dedicating themselves in this fight against the pandemic and made sure she did not call them several times to minimise their risk of infection.
“Health-workers have a lion’s share in fighting the pandemic. Covered in a complete protective gear the staff strived dedicatedly for my recovery throughout the treatment. As a personal responsibility, I tried to do small things on my own and avoided calling them repeatedly,” she said.
The South Mumbai resident said that while some individuals are still not taking Covid-19 seriously, many are panicking. Post her recovery, she feels maintaining positive approach and psychological strength is as important as medical care.
“This disease is serious but if you follow all preventive measures, seek timely medical help, give accurate clinical history and maintain a positive approach towards the treatment, you can defeat it. More than anything, psychological strength is as important as the clinical support,” the patient said.
She thanked all the doctors and the entire staff including nurses, ward boys of the Nanavati Speciality Hospital who took care for her and provided a strong support during this vulnerable period. “They didn’t hesitate to perform their duty and treated me by risking their own lives,” she added.