Six including Doctor, staffs of Sullia Govt Hospital tests positive for COVID-19
Sullia: Six people including Doctor and nurses of Sullia Government Hospital tested positive for Coronavirus on Thursday.
According to the reports, a person who was admitted to the hospital a few days back, had tested positive for the virus. The patient was later shifted to Mangaluru District Wenlock Hospital. On Thursday, a doctor of the hospital, three nurses and two other staff of Dialysis department tested positive for the virus on Thursday.
The hospital has been sealed down for two days on June 9-10.
A total of 17 patients were receiving treatment in the hospital. Following seal down for two days new patients and visitor’s entry to the hospital has been barred. Dialysis services at the hospital have also been stalled.
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Bantwal: Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home
Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.
Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.
Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.
With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.
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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.
Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.
His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.
