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Coronavirus: Oldest patients of COVID-19 in Kerala, aged 93, 88 makes full recovery

The couple, considered high risk owing to their advanced age and underlying conditions, was under treatment at the Kottayam Medical College Hospital.

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In the times of coronavirus pandemic when everything seems bleak, a little hope of good news has finally arrived as the oldest coronavirus patients in Kerala, 93-year-old Thomas and 88-year-old Mariyamma, have made a full recovery from the disease.

The aged couple from Ranni, Pathanamthitta were infected after coming into contact with their son and his family who had returned from Italy on February 29. The couple was among the first COVID-19 patients in the state who were above the age of 70.

The couple, considered high risk owing to their advanced age and underlying conditions, was under treatment at the Kottayam Medical College Hospital while other members of their family were admitted to the Pathanamthitta General Hospital.

The news of their recovery brings hope to Kerala, the state with the highest number of COVID-19 positive cases in India, especially since Thomas also survived a heart attack while under treatment.

The couple tested positive for the virus on March 8. They were initially admitted to the Pathanamthitta General Hospital and later shifted to Kottayam for specialized treatment, upon the instruction of the Health Minister.

However, the Health Minister revealed that a nurse, who took care of the couple like they were family, was now positive for COVID-19.

The Minister complimented doctors Jose Joseph, TK Jayakumar, Rajesh, RP Renjin, Lijo, Harikrishnan, Sajith Kumar, Anuraj and nursing officer Indira.

She also praised the 25 nurses and 40 other healthcare staff who were part of the treatment.

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She added that efficient arrangements have been made at the Kottayam Medical College to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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