Three elderly residents of the Palms Geriatric Home have completely recovered after battling the deadly novel coronavirus which has taken the lives of 12 persons in Guyana and over 400,000 worldwide.
The three residents who recovered from COVID-19
Zorie De Mattos, 105; Sheila Gill, 78, and Fazil Mohamed, 68, were joined by doctors and nurses for a celebratory treat in the Home’s infirmary before they are reintegrated into the general ward.
While the trio was indulging in chocolate treats, the staff of the Palms, including
Zorie De Mattos, age 105, being celebrated
resident doctors, Dr Laura Perera and Dr Iliana Reyes were enthused that their hard work had paid off since they had worked feverishly to ensure that the infected persons received the best medical care.
Dr Perera disclosed that a specialised diet, vitamins, around-the-clock care, and love were the attributing factors for the successful recoveries of the three residents.
The team of doctors and nurses who helped the infected residents receive the best medical care
It was reported that a total of 12 persons at the institution were infected with the virus. Unfortunately, two died – one on May 1 and the other on May 30. There are currently seven residents in the Home whose ages are between 55 and 90 that are still infected with the virus.
These residents are being monitored continuously and would be retested today.
COVID-19 Coordinator for the Home, Doneth Mingo is optimistic that the results would be negative. She revealed that once the green-light was given by the doctors, all safety measures will be implemented to ensure the residents join the others in the general ward.
The Social Protection and Health Ministries were applauded for providing crucial expertise and equipment to the Palms to fight the spread of the virus.
The Public Health Ministry, through the Georgetown Public Hospital, has 30 doctors in its COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and two doctors from the said Unit visit and monitor the Palms’ patients on a daily basis.
