96-Year-Old Freedom Fighter Recovers From COVID-19 In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Amid public fear of COVID-19, a 96-year-old man has got cured of the disease after treatment at the SUM COVID Hospital here.

Loknath Nayak, a freedom fighter who tested positive for disease on September 29, was admitted to the hospital complaining fever, weakness and breathing problem. He also had co-morbidities including chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes, the critical care team treating the nonagenarian said.

Nayak, who was under anti-viral treatment, was in the ICU for a few days till he recovered fully. “The treatment I received was beyond my expectation. The doctors and nurses treated me with much care and compassion. I am grateful to them,” he said.

He was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday.

Having joined the freedom movement in his young days, Nayak served the government as an officer till his retirement.