Doctor returns home to a grand reception

May 2, 2020, 04:00 IST

Hubballi: Dr Sachin Hosakatti, who is one of the doctors who have been treating Covid-19 patients at Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospital here, was given a rousing reception when he returned home at Chankyapuri Colony here on Friday.
The homecoming was marked by applause and placards hailing his service by his neighbours, who waited for him while maintaining social distance. Dr Hosakatti, who treated patients during April 10-17, self-quarantined for a fortnight, during which time he did not meet even his family members.
Sunil Nalavade, a resident of the area and the founder of Hubballi-e-city Group, said they are proud of Dr Hosakatti. “We are happy to have such a service-minded neighbour. He did not visit his home during his service at the Covid ward. He confined himself to treating patients at the isolation ward for two weeks, and this is remarkable,” he added.
The video of Dr Hosakatti being received has gone viral on social media. In the video, Dr Hoskatti is seen thanking all doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and others at KIMS.