Warm welcome for Hisar Covid survivor

Tribune News Service

Hisar, April 6

A 54-year-old woman who tested positive for Covid on March 30 returned home to a warm welcome on Monday upon completion of treatment at the PGI medical college in Agroha town. Her husband who was quarantined at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology here also tested negative and returned home with the woman.

Neighbours cheered and clapped as the couple arrived, while medical staff welcomed them with flowers. Their home was sanitised before their arrival. Her husband said it was a psychological battle for him and his wife and they emerged victorious with help from the medical staff.

Medical staff said the woman returned from the US on March 17 and stayed in Hisar before coming to Hisar. She also visited the Military Hospital and the civil hospital before being home quarantined on March 22. Health authorities sent her samples for testing to the PGIMS-Rohtak on March 30 after she showed symptoms of Coronavirus. She was shifted to the Agroha medical college and about 22 contacts were also quarantined. However, the samples of all others — including her husband — tested negative. Health officials said the couple will stay in home quarantine for 14 more days.

Jitender Sheoran, president of the Sector 16-17 Resident Welfare Association, urged people to take precautions and maintain social distancing.