Nursing students send rakhis to Covid patients, NCH staff

Surat: The students of the Government College of Nursing in Surat have decided to celebrate Rakshabandhan in a different way.
The 36 nursing students have sent rakhis to Covid-19 patients admitted at the New Civil Hospital (NCH) and also to the staff members involved in Covid-19 duty.
“The medical fraternity is playing an important role in the pandemic, including nurses. Our 35 nursing students are also serving at NCH’s Covid-19 Hospital. As Rakshabandhan is approaching, they have decided to send rakhis to Covid-19 patients and other staff members who may not be able to celebrate due to the fear of spreading infections,” said Indrawati Rao, principal, Government College of Nursing, Surat.
“Patients should not feel lonely on the occasion of Rakshabandhan. Also, front line staff is working round the clock to fight the Covid-19. We have sent rakhis for all at the NCH and pray for patients’ speedy recovery and their well being,” said Khushbu Moriya, a nursing student.
“This is nothing but a goodwill gesture and encourages front line warriors that we all are together in the fight against the pandemic,” added Indrawati Rao.
The Government College of Nursing is located at the New Civil Hospital campus in the city.