An 85 - year - old woman weighing just 22 kg in Odisha's Jajpur district has emerged victorious in her battle against coronavirus, infusing hope for others fighting COVID - 19 in the state.
The old woman is a resident of Katikata panchayat in Jajpur district and was admitted to the SUM COVID Hospital here after getting infected with the dreaded virus.
The district administration had declared Katikata panchayat as a containment zone.
Her battle continued for 12 days before she could defeat the disease leading to her discharge from the hospital on Tuesday, said the hospital authorities.
In fact, 14 persons, all belonging to Jajpur district and including two three - year - old children, were discharged from the hospital on Tuesday.
They also included a 60 - year - old diabetic who was unaware about his condition when he got admitted to hospital.