HARIPAD: A trainee nurse confirmed of Covid on duty was turned away from the private hospital. The nurse stood on the road for nearly an hour and later her relatives shifted her to the first line treatment centre. The nurse, a native of Karuvatta developed the symptoms while on duty. She later tested and had turned positive. She herself shared her grief on social media against the private hospital in Haripad.

Her relatives said that a complaint would be lodged to many including the chief minister. Meantime, hospital authorities informed that they are not aware of the incident and said her colleagues may have done that fearing spread of the disease. They said steps will be taken after examining it.