PATNA: Rajeev Kumar, a paramedic working at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), has not gone home for the last 11 days. He collects the samples of different patients and does not want to put his family at risk as he fears of getting infected with coronavirus.
Rajeev (37) and few of his colleagues have taken on rent a room near the hospital premises to work even in emergency situations.
A resident of Gai Ghat in Patna, Rajeev said, “Generally, we have an eight-hour duty at the microbiology department of PMCH. But under the present circumstances, we have to work some extra hours,” he said on Monday.
“There are 25-30 paramedic staff at the hospital for collecting swab and blood samples for different tests. Since, we are working in a tight schedule, it is best to live in a nearby area. Besides, we come in contact with several suspected patients. So, there is always a chance to get infected. To ensure that my family remains safe at home, I have rented a room near the hospital,” he said.
“I talk to my family members over the phone and see them through video calling after returning to my room from hospital,” he said.
Rajeev’s wife Diksha Kumari, however, ensures that her husband gets home-cooked meal. “My wife sends food twice a day through the neighbourhood youths,” he said.
“My parents were supposed to return to our native place Khagaria after Holi, but they stayed here after the corona scare. It is good that they are here and being looked after by my wife, son Aditya Kumar (7) and daughter Ayushi Kumari (12),” Rajeev said.
Rajeev (37) and few of his colleagues have taken on rent a room near the hospital premises to work even in emergency situations.
A resident of Gai Ghat in Patna, Rajeev said, “Generally, we have an eight-hour duty at the microbiology department of PMCH. But under the present circumstances, we have to work some extra hours,” he said on Monday.
“There are 25-30 paramedic staff at the hospital for collecting swab and blood samples for different tests. Since, we are working in a tight schedule, it is best to live in a nearby area. Besides, we come in contact with several suspected patients. So, there is always a chance to get infected. To ensure that my family remains safe at home, I have rented a room near the hospital,” he said.
“I talk to my family members over the phone and see them through video calling after returning to my room from hospital,” he said.
Rajeev’s wife Diksha Kumari, however, ensures that her husband gets home-cooked meal. “My wife sends food twice a day through the neighbourhood youths,” he said.
“My parents were supposed to return to our native place Khagaria after Holi, but they stayed here after the corona scare. It is good that they are here and being looked after by my wife, son Aditya Kumar (7) and daughter Ayushi Kumari (12),” Rajeev said.
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