When many people might be panicky over coronavirus spread, a 101-year-old person in Andhra Pradesh has won the fight against the illness as her doctor attested that her will power made her to survive the health ordeal.
The centenarian has since become a motivation for different patients tainted by the feared virus. Her stunning recovery comes when a spike in the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the state has set alerts ringing.
Palakuri Mangamma was released from the Sri Venkateswara Organization of Clinical Sciences (SVIMS) in this temple town on Saturday. She is the oldest patient to recoup from COVID-19 in the state.
An inhabitant of Tirupati, she was admitted to SVIMS, one of the state-level COVID medical clinics, around 10 days back after she tested positive. Regardless of being the most helpless, the lady demonstrated exceptional recuperation.
“She responded well to the treatment. She could beat the disease with her willpower. This is definitely an inspiration for many,”said SVIMS Clinical Administrator Dr R Smash. He trusted that her recuperation will rouse numerous others.
“Willpower is very important. Many people lose hope once they test corona positive. Mangamma is an example for all such people,” said Dr Ram, who touched the feet of the centenarian to seek her blessings as she was leaving the hospital on a wheelchair.
In April, an 85-year-old woman had recovered from COVID-19 in another hospital in Tirupati. The woman had contracted the infection from her son, who died of COVID-19. Her grandson and three others who were caring for the man were also affected.
She was however successfully treated at KIMS Saveera Hospital.
Meanwhile, an 86-year-old woman was also discharged from a hospital in Vizianagaram district after she recovered from coronavirus infection.
Vizianagaram Superintendent of Police B. Raja Kumari visited the woman’s house. The police officer also appreciated woman Constable Dharmavarapu Radhika, who helped the octogenarian during her stay at the Maharajah Institute of Medical Sciences.
In a heartwarming gesture, the Constable, who too had tested positive and was admitted in the same hospital, took care of the old woman in the isolation ward after noticing that she was struggling in chewing food served in the hospital. Radhika later started helping her with other chores as well.
While the octogenarian has been discharged, Radhika is still in hospital. She had tested positive while serving as a member of COVID awareness team formed by the SP to educate people on preventive measures.
“This gesture of our Constable will motivate others. Whatever may be the situation, kind hearts respond spontaneously, irrespective of their own pain. Salute to her,” said SP Raja Kumari.
