It started when Reshma, a staff nurse at Kottayam Medical College Hospital, contracted the disease while caring for Thomas and Mariamma. After she served 10 days in the coronavirus ward, Reshma had to undergo a medical examination as she had a fever and was tested coronavirus positive on March 24.
It was one of the most alarming moments since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Kerala. It posed the important question on whether health workers, our first line of defence, could be protected from contracting the disease.
However, the courageous and determined woman, fought the illness with courage, becoming an exemplary figure not just for the hospital, but for the healthcare personnel across Kerala.
As per reports, in just nine days, Reshma overcame the disease. Reshma left the hospital on Friday. She was also heartened to learn that the elders, whom she had cared for, have made successful recoveries too.
“Our hospitals have all the facilities to treat COVID-19. The medical staff are all working very hard. We can rest without worry. Kerala will survive coronavirus,” Reshma said.
Reshma also said she had received enormous support from her colleagues and even health minister KK Shailaja. The minister called her up to congratulate on her release from the hospital.
While Reshma is determined to join her duty back she has to be at home for 14 days under observation. The Thiruvankulam native has now gone home to her husband Unnikrishnan and his mother.
Kerala coronavirus patient discharged after testing negative
