As a world, along with COVID-19, we are battling a lot many things – depression, anxiety, bleakness, violence and the obstinate behaviour of many people. While some people are constantly deriving new ways and means to stay adrift, some are offering themselves to the service of our community. Here is a list of such brave hearts working selflessly, who are COVID warriors for sure.
Our Doctors & Nurses are the biggest and bravest warriors of all who are working round the clock and even beyond to ensure that we all stay safe and healthy. Along with the dangers of the virus, they are also battling the dangers of public’s behaviour towards them. They are indeed determined to help save as many lives as they can.
A huge salute to their grit, determination and selfless spirit.
Women can be caregivers and warriors all at once. In this battle against COVID 19, people, especially women from different walks of life are coming forward to be the frontline combats. The spread of the virus has been extensive in the country and these women have stood strong amidst this global health crisis.
Indian American Dr Nita Patel, Minal DakhaveBhosale, Shilpi Chaudhry, Suman Singh Rawat and a lot more women have gone beyond their normal call of duty to help save the world.
Dr Nita Patel
Globally, people are striving towards developing a cure and vaccine for COVID -19. In Maryland, USA, Dr Nita Patel, the Director for Vaccine Development and Antibody Discovery at Novavax, is leading a team of all women scientists in pursuit of the same. They are tirelessly working on developing a vaccine against the Novel Coronavirus. The team has advanced towards the second stage of developing the vaccine too.
Minal Dakhave Bhosale
While she prepped for welcoming another life into this world, she also worked relentlessly towards developing, India’s first COVID-19 testing kit. India was under the scrutiny for not having enough testing kits. However, on March 26, 2020, Mylab Discovery, a Pune-based diagnostic company was able to successfully manufacture the first Coronavirus testing kit and even obtained the permission to sell them. Minal was the one who led the team of virologists and was able to complete this project in a remarkable time of just 6 weeks.
Shilpi Chaudhry
Amidst the warriors, some people are taking care of animals. Shilpi Chaudhry, a social activist and an animal lover has dedicated her time to help, feed and rescue animals.
Before the Lockdown was announced, Shilpi was already feeding stray animals in her locality and the nearby market. Then she moved to other parts of the city, feeding 20-25 dogs initially, and then looking at the condition of the strays, she initiated a dialogue with the local government authorities to help and feed them. As of now, she is feeding more than 1200 dogs and around 300 cows per day in the locality of Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, with the help of some volunteers and friends. During her drive, she has taken in many injured and ailing animals and treated them.
Suman Singh Rawat
Some people are angels in real sense. Suman Singh Rawat is one such angel who is there to support the needy, help the ailing ones and give lessons to the rogues. During the COVID crisis, one can see her among people distributing food, water and other things essential. Even before the lockdown was announced, she had been helping people in all means she can.
