In the continuing battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, a 96-year-old freedom fighter under treatment at the SUM Covid Hospital here has emerged victorious spreading cheer all around.
Loknath Nayak, who tested positive for coronavirus on September 29, had been admitted to the hospital on the same day. He was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday. He also had underlying co-morbidities including Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and diabetes. Nayak, who was under anti-viral treatment, was in the ICU for a few days till he recovered fully.Notably, having joined the freedom movement in his young days, Nayak served the government as an officer till his retirement.