Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Aug 12: Nearly 36 staffs of MV Chowra ship out of total 48 have been reportedly tested positive on 6th August 2020 but till now neither their RT-PCR tests have been conducted nor they have been given proper medicines.
According to reports some medicines were supplied to them soon after they were detected positive in Rapid Test Kits but those medicines were grossly inadequate for all 36, infected with COVID19.
Adding to the plight the vessel, which was berthed at Haddo for five days, has now been sent to anchorage. This means that in case of urgent medical need it will be impossible to get help on time.
Meanwhile, today the Chief Cook of the vessel complained breathlessness and finally after great efforts he was evacuated by a small boat to Chatham and from Chatham he was taken to the G B Pant Hospital for treatment. The Chief Cook is nearly 58 year old.
As the crew members do not have sufficient medicines, the young crew members are giving their medicines to the old crew members for the sake of humanity.
Off late many cases are reported in Andaman where patients complaining about breathlessness, are dying before reaching hospital. Considering this one wonders whether keeping the COVID19 positive crew inside the ship is a wise decision. Many are now demanding immediate RTPCR test of all crew to confirm who all are actually COVID19 positive.
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