Message poeted by Sanchan Deep Singh son in-law of Sh. Manoj Sehgal
I lost my beloved father-in-law to COVID-19 on 22nd May. He was 64.
I am inactive on social media since few years but this post is very critical for
Let me share some facts which are very critical for the govt. and the public in general to know so that no other precious life is lost.
Chain of events:
11th/12th May: He got fever of 98-99 (mostly normal)
13th/14th May: Fever increased to 100+
- 15th/16th May: Fever increased to 101+ with mild throat.
- 17th/ 18th May: This is when we decided to get the tests done. However someone told that if fever >100 persists for 5 days or more, only then the test should be done.
20th May:Fever persisted and we consulted a doctor who told us to get other tests done to check the cause of fever.
21st May: Fever persisted and breathlessness remained. This is where he told us and was shifted to a hospital. Hospital was hesitant to take him since he had covid symptoms but since
- 22nd May: He was put on ventilator. Covid reports this time was “Positive”. – BLUNDER 4
- 22nd May (9.45 pm): We went to the ICU to check on him and got to know that we lost him! (heartbreak for all)
- 23rd May: We couldn’t see him for the last time also!
24th May: The central govt. was saying how well they have managed covid. State @CMODelhi @PMOIndia @ArvindKejriwal said in a press conference that Delhi is well prepared as it has 250
Lessons: I will not just criticize here, I shall give the potential solutions too!
1.#COVID reports come negative It’s called false negative
2. No one knows the covid infrastructure and there is no central portal from where anyone (hospital or patient)
In total, it’s a complete mess I am writing this So that this doesn’t
Stay Safe, Take Full Precautions ! Spread this so that it reaches the govt !! #covid #Covid_19 @PMOIndia @ArvindKejriwal @msisodia @SatyendarJain @drharshvardhan @MoHFW_INDIA