Adversities work in strange behaviors. They can either bring out the best or the worst in you. And, the story of Rohit Dutta is a living proof of that. The first survivor of COVID-1 9 in Delhi, Rohit has been at the receiving resolve of good wishes and at times, accusatory looks( chiefly fueled by misinformation) for the past 14 days.

Talking to The Better India( TBI ), he shares his journey to recovery and the struggles en-route, but more importantly, he, who has been on the other side of danger, has a crucial message to share- “Fear not, isolation ward is not a prison. It’s for your own good! ”

From a Business Trip to Isolation Ward From L to R: Rohit Dutta; Indira Gandhi International Airport( Source: Isriya Paireepairit/ Flickr)

Rohit is an entrepreneur who runs a company which constructions technical textile spent on the tip-off of shoes. And, it was for this business that he travelled to Italy mid-February to attend a skin exhibition.

“I went to Milan, Italy on 16 February, and was there for exertion. I “d no idea” about such an eruption. There were no news reports of Corona in Italy at the time. How could I even imagine contracting it !? ” says the 45 -year-old.

He left for Budapest, Hungary, from Milan on 21 February and on 24 February took a flight from Vienna, Austria to Delhi.

When Rohit contacted Delhi airport on 25 February, he was feeling fine with no manifestations. But, after coming back home, he operated a excitement belatedly at night.

“Back in Europe, I was perfectly fine and healthy. But, after coming back I began to feel feverish at night and so took a paracetamol and went to sleep. The next morning I called a local physician who prescribed me medicines for three days, ” he shares.

His health then enhanced and the evidences abated and by 28 February he was feeling better. The same day he organised a small get-together at Hyatt Delhi to celebrate his son’s birthday. A total of 11 beings which included family and working friends, were present at the celebration. All went well.

However, that night Rohit’s excitement returned.

“By that time, talks about the outbreak in Italy were performing headlines and I got scared. So the next day, we went to the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital to get researched. Near the emergency ward, there was a separate counter for coronavirus tests and I had to fill a form there. There was a lot of move as numerous students too came in for testing and left. But, I was asked to get admitted because of the fever and I was glad to see that I did. Next era, on 1 March, I was tested positive and by late night around 8.30 -9 pm, I was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital, ” he shares.

Rohit was travelling with two of his brothers-in-law who were also exposed to the virus and had contracted the illnes. After contacting Delhi airport they advanced back to their homes in Agra and unfortunately, disseminated it to four other members of their family there. Hence, all the seven members were admitted to Safdarjung hospital, in addition to Rohit’s family who were quarantined there.

“Fear is an emotion that comes naturally to beings during times like these. But, we shouldn’t make it get the better of us. When I got to know about my health I was unusually scared. This being a brand-new cancer I was scared I was gonna die. Sitting in that room in isolation, waiting for my reports and being away from my family who were in another room, quarantined was the most difficult time and I was in constant fright and stress. But, I had to fight it, for myself and for the well-being of my loved ones, ” shares Rohit.

14-days of Isolation Representational image. Source: Shutterstock

After being tested positive, Rohit’s horror was overriding for his family, but it was the doctors who motivated him to stay positive. They allayed his fears by talking to him about the procedure and refuted all questions. They was assured that in his place he was likely to recover. The suffer at the isolation ward, Rohit shares, was quite different from his imagination.

“Contrary to common creed, the isolation ward was nothing short of a cozy hotel stay with all the basic equipment. I was caught to see and couldn’t believe that a government hospital’s isolation ward was so well maintained. They would scavenge all the surfaces and change linens twice a daylight. You don’t need AC or Television in such situations. All you need is constant care, a dedicated medical staff members and huge doctors and I am grateful to have got all of that, ” says the COVID-1 9 survivor who invest 14 periods in the division, recovering from a disease that have now been claimed over 20,000 lives, out of more than 4 lakh bags across 200 countries.

However, he is also one of the 1.2 lakh cases of recovery.

While being in isolation for two long weeks could be testing for a person, Rohit shares that musing and yoga facilitated him cope better. The approval and adoration of friends and family cured further.

“Imagine, my family was in the same building but I couldn’t ascertain or touch them. Every day, I would talk to them through video-chat and my 8-year-old daughter would send me caresses. It was difficult but their cherish gave me the strength to do the right thing, ” he adds.

However, being away from his family and worrying about their health was not the only thing his judgment suffered. He shares that someone had divulged his telephone number and photo on social media, which attracted a spate of entitles, text words and menaces every single day.

“There is a lot of misinformation drifting around and in such traumatic epoches, it can be dangerous. People are scared and annoyed and that sometimes comes out in the wrong way. I have fallen victim to that. I used to get hundreds of calls and texts a epoch from beings affliction and mistreating me, even when in hospital. It was as if I had inflicted the virus on myself. People be remembered that I did not welcome or even know about the virus when I travelled to Italy. I was suffering from it and engaging very hard to get better, ” shares Rohit.

In addition to his family, the doctors and the staff too had his back, persistently. Even though hidden behind hazmat clothings, the cordiality of their existence and foster oaths daily motivated him to fight the disease.

From L to R: Rohit Dutta; Safdarjung Hospital( Source: Facebook)

“From the doctors to all the staff, everyone was extremely helpful and supportive. Sometimes, I would feel so guilty to see them putting their lives at risk to take care of me and whenever I expressed it, they would assure and cause me. I retain one of the nurses “re trying to tell me” that they opt for this activity and that it was their duty so I need not feel guilty or expressed his gratitude. But, I will forever be grateful to them! ” he says.

After recovering, Rohit was finally removed from the hospital on 14 March and has been back at his Mayur Vihar house under home-quarantine, along with his family. Looking back at his outing still further, he adds that he has learnt a lot.

“Being away from people in isolation learns you the importance of people and helps you appreciate them more. My family is back at home with me but I have to maintain a 3-meter length from them. It’s difficult but is for their own good. But, I can’t wait for the coming few daylights to be over soon, so that I is to be able to hug and kiss my kids! ” adds the papa of two.

Now fully recovered and healthy, Rohit hopes that his storey will help others get the strength to keep calm in these testing eras and feel more responsible for not just their lives but likewise of those around them.

“This is a battle we all need to fight but by being responsible and safe. The authority recommendations in place are for our good and of our families and taking them lightly can cause harm to numerous. “Its time”, where reference is all need to dispel hate or panic and help each other in intent. That is the only way we can be victorious, ” he concludes.

Also Read: India Under Lockdown For COVID-1 9: What It Signifies, What You Can& Cannot Do

( Edited by Saiqua Sultan)

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