This story is from May 2, 2020

Gadag doctors relieved as woman completely cured

Gadag doctors relieved as woman completely cured
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Hubballi: It was with palpable relief that the doctors at the Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) discharged a 59-year-old woman who had tested positive for Covid-19 infection, and had been admitted close on the heels of an 80-year-old woman succumbing to the novel coronavirus – the first death from Covid-19 reported in the district.
GIMS director Dr PS Bhusaraddi said the 59-year-old woman was discharged on Friday.
“Yes, we were worried because we were unable to save the 80-year-old woman, and curing the new patient was a challenge for us. But the doctors, nurses and paramedical staff rose to the occasion and ensured her recovery. Both the district in-charge minister and the deputy commissioner called us every day and enquired about her condition,” Dr Bhusaraddi said.
The discharged patient had displayed mild symptoms of Covid-19 when she was admitted to GIMS on April 16. “She had cold and cough, based on which we started treatment, which she responded to and recovered,” Dr Bhusaraddi said.
Parting gift for patient
The 59-year-old woman, who completely recovered from the dreaded Covid-19 infection was given a stately farewell with Gadag deputy commissioner MG Hiremath, superintendent of police Yateesh N and the staff of GIMS seeing her off. She was offered a Rs 5,000-worth Betageri silk sari as a farewell gift.
The doctors also provided her provisions including food grains, sufficient to last a month to help her through the hard times. The woman, who hails from the underprivileged sections of society, was assured by the district administration of its unstinting support during the lockdown. Her discharge has brought the number of active cases in Gadag district to three, and doctors at GIMS are confident of their being discharged in two days.
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