NASHIK :
The recovery rate of patients in Covid care center at Thakkar’s Dome is higher than the number of patients admitted here. Therefore, experts have drawn conclusion that healthy and positive environment are helping patients to recover fast.
Along with the treatment, various other activities are also being carried out at the Covid care centre. A home like environment for patients has been created here. A positive effect of this is being seen on the psyche of patients.
An idol of Lord Ganesh has been installed inside the centre. Patients are participating in various competitions organised in the centre as a part of Ganeshotsav.
An arrangement of music has been made for entertainment of the patients. Various games material has been made available for them. Even books are made available to them. This is helping patients to stay positive. Zumba and yoga help in patients in staying fit and fine.
“A total of 235 patients, including 158 male patients and 77 female patients, were admitted to the Covid-19 centre till Thursday. Out of them, 87 male patients and 38 female patients amounting to a total of 125 patients, have been recovered and returned home.
From August 18, the number of patients returning home after recovering has been increasing rapidly.
The Thakkar Dome Covid-19 centre is not only a treatment centre but also a place of entertainment as every patient has been provided with the source of entertainment they need. As a result, the place looks more than just a medical centre. The affected medical officers in the district civil hospital have also been admitted to the centre here, and are keen to interact with the patients here.
Dr Rajendra Bhandari
The whole family was in a state of shock when the report came positive. However, when I was admitted in this centre, it felt like home. Meditation, yoga, and dance made me feel happy and my mental stress has disappeared. It gave me strength to overcome the illness.
Prashant Sonje, recovered patient