Uttar Pradesh: Another Covid-19 patient delivers healthy baby, second case in a week

AGRA

: A 25-year-old

Covid-19

patient gave birth to a healthy baby. Born out of C-section operation on Saturday at Covid-19 facility of SN Medical College (SNMC), the child was handed over to the family members. This is the second case within a week. Meanwhile, 10 more Covid-19 patients were declared cured of the infection and were discharged from the hospital.

A resident of

Firozabad district

, the pregnant women was transferred to SN Medical College on Friday. She was shifted to the labour room in the afternoon on Saturday. A team comprising junior resident doctor Yogita Gautam, Sana Ismail under the supervision of Dr Ruchika Agarwal conducted the operation and a baby boy was born.

Earlier on April 20, a 24-year-old woman infected with Covid-19 had delivered a healthy baby at SNMC.

Talking to TOI, father of the newborn Ankit Singhal said, “I am happy that my child is safe and healthy. I am thankful to the doctors for their service. I am confident that my wife will be cured of the infection very soon.”

SNMC principal GK Aneja said, “Our team did a great job. The child is healthy and has been separated from the mother to ensure he does not get infected. The child has been handed over to the family members. They have been suitably directed to take care of the child.”

Professor in pulmonary medicine and SNMC nodal officer for Covid-19 Dr Prashant Prakash said, “10 more patients, including an 80-year-old man, have been cured of the infection and discharged from the hospital. They have been advised to remain in home quarantine. So far, we have managed to cure 29 patients infected with Covid-19. Besides the balanced diet and symptomatic treatment, patients were given doses of Hydroxychloroquine sulphate and Azithromycin. Our team ensured that patients do not suffer any mental stress or any inconvenience during the course of treatment.”