Coronavirus: 106-year-old man in India recovers from COVID-19, doctor says it’s inspiring news for all
7 May, 2020 | newsx bureau
A 106-year-old man in India has now recovered from the novel coronavirus. The man is referred to as Mukhtar Ahmed, a resident of Central Delhi's Nawabganj.
106-year-old Mukhtar Ahmed, a resident of Central Delhi’s Nawabganj, has recovered from coronavirus and been discharged from Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital. The centenarian was admitted in Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital on April 14 after been infected with the coronavirus. He was discharged on May 1.
Dr BL Sherwal, Medical Director, Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, a designated COVID-19 hospital said, “Whenever a patient recovers it is a proud moment for us. However, this case, due to the age of Ahmed, is inspiring news for all of us.”
“Our doctors who were treating him had noticed his stern will to fight against the virus. It is the will that is important in the battle against coronavirus. Ahmed fought with the disease as bravely.”
428 positive cases & 1 death reported and 74 people recovered from #COVID19 today in Delhi. The total number of positive cases in the national capital rises to 5532, including 1542 recovered and 65 deaths: Government of Delhi pic.twitter.com/CY8wnofgAk
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On being asked about Ahmed’s immunity, Dr Sherwal said, “The recovery depends on whether one’s body has a mild or severe coronavirus infection. He has set an example that even people above hundred years can too fight coronavirus and emerge victoriously,” he added.
Ahmed got the infection from his son who is still undergoing treatment. However, Ahmed is now fit and is maintaining social distance from his family members, thus, obeying the prescribed instructions.
No #COVID19 testing laboratories should accept samples with manually filled SRFs (Specimen Referral Forms), only samples filled on RT-PCR app should be accepted. If any lab accepts samples with manually filled SRFs, disciplinary action will be taken against them: Karnataka Govt pic.twitter.com/OO6eyIOqnR
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Talking about the growing number of COVID-19, the number has now crossed 50,000 mark with a death toll of 1,694. Till now 14,183 has been recovered, According to the Health Ministry of India. While globally 3.75Million infected cases have been accounted, 1.24 million recovered from the diseases.
Addiction can be divided into good&bad dependence. Yoga, exercise etc are example of good dependence while liquor is an example of bad one. Withdrawal symptoms disappeared during lockdown. Now, people should shift to good dependence which is equally joyful:Dr Rajiv Mehta in Delhi pic.twitter.com/08yMZQ66Zm
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India has once again extended the lockdown till May 17 but has eased some restrictions on the basis of Red, Orange, Green zone. Liquor shops, shops selling necessary items in residential areas has got permission to open, but by observing social distancing.