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‘Covid-19 is like common cold’: 100-year-old woman who recovered from coronavirus

The woman’s son, daughter-in-law, and grandson had also tested positive for the virus, and the family was treated at their home.

Updated on: Jul 25, 2020, 19:46:10 IST
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A 100-year-old woman resident of Huvina Hadagali town in Bellary district, Karnataka, recovered from Covid-19 after testing positive for the virus earlier this month.

According to health department officials, her son works at a bank and had tested positive on July 3, after which Hallamma tested positive on July 16 (ANI)
According to health department officials, her son works at a bank and had tested positive on July 3, after which Hallamma tested positive on July 16 (ANI)

“Doctors treated me well. Along with regular food, I was eating an apple a day. The doctors are giving me tablets and injection, and I am healthy now. Covid-19 is like a common cold,” said Hallamma while speaking to ANI.

The woman’s son, daughter-in-law, and grandson had also tested positive for the virus, and the family was treated at their home.

According to health department officials, her son works at a bank and had tested positive on July 3, after which Hallamma tested positive on July 16; the 100-year-old reported negative for the virus on July 22.

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