Kochi: Four British nationals, who were undergoing treatment for COVID-19 in Kerala, have recovered fully and have thanked the health personnel in the state for taking care of them.
With this, all the foreigners, who were undergoing treatment in Kerala for COVID-19 have recovered, a remarkable achievement in the state's fight against the pandemic.
Steven Hancock, 61; wife Anne William, 61; Janet Leigh, 83; and Jane Elizabeth Jackson, 63; were discharged from the Aster Medcity Hospital in Kochi on Thursday.
Italian national Roberto Tonoso, 57; British nationals Lanson, 76; Elizabeth Lance, 76, and Brian Neil, 57; had recovered earlier after undergoing treatment at Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam hospitals.
Among them, Brian was in a critical condition at the Kalamassery Medical College Hospital in Kochi. He was administered medicine for HIV after taking special permission. This proved to be crucial.
Brian Neil was among the group of travellers, who were stopped at the airport on March 15, and admitted to the hospital.
Jane Jackson said that they got excellent treatment and care in a foreign land.
Anne William said that there were times when she broke down. Even during those desperate moments, health personnel in Kerala stood by them, she added.
These foreigners would be put under observation at Bolgatty Hotel in Kochi. They would be allowed to return after this surveillance period.
Health Minister K K Shailaja lauded the healthcare personnel at Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam Medical College Hospitals for their exemplary work.
While pointing out that those above 60 years of age were put under high-risk category in foreign countries, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the lives of all the infected foreigners (including those above 60) in the state were saved through treatment.
