1.6 Life goes on, even in Covid units in hospitals. May be it is the time spent alone, may be it is the close encounter with a possible demise, but Covid intensifies the need for human bonding. These are few stories from our wards, in the time of Corona.

2.6 A patient, married to an Imam, was in isolation. Visits were not allowed, yet each morning, he just stood outside. He contacted security only once, asking for a hasty delivery of her favorite dish before it got cold. She stayed for one month. He did not miss a single day.

3.6 A separated couple infected by their son were admitted to separate rooms. Patients then had to stay till they test negative, which took weeks. They eventually started visiting. Dad then requested to move in with mom. Mom agreed. RHUH approved. What God has joined together,..

4.6 ER advised a wife with mild symptoms to go home. She insisted on admission to join her husband. He, when told, was not happy. Once in the room, first thing she did was turn off the air conditioner. Lively discussions ensued and were heard up till when they were discharged.

5.6 The wife and son of a sick patient tested +ve and were admitted. They had not seen him since his admission. Soon after, he passed away. Policies then did not allow family members to see their departed, but RHUH decided to bend the rules. Saying goodbye is also an act of love.

6.6 It is not difficult in a pandemic to lose sight of the people behind the numbers. Covid makes face to face meetings even harder. Yet empathy is part of medicine, as important as medications. Without it, we do not heal well, neither the patients nor the treating individuals.