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SINGAPORE (TABLE!) – It is now clear that Covid-19 can infect anyone. Even a man who does not smoke, drink alcohol or has any health condition.
Mr. K. Ramaswami, a track and field athlete during his younger days, was active even at the age of 82. He walked every day and worked, Monday through Friday for up to 12 hours, at the Ramakohila convenience store, which he owned with his wife. Solosana, 73, at the Singapore Mall on Clemenceau Avenue.
But the routine suddenly changed on April 5 when she developed a fever. He felt tired and sick and consulted a doctor who prescribed medication.
However, the fever did not subside even after two days, and when the temperature reached 39.6 degrees C, his concerned wife took him to Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH).
“I had no other symptoms like a cold or sore throat,” said Ms. Solosana. “But his body was boiling hot.”
On April 7, Mr. Ramaswami was examined for Covid-19. After he tested positive the next day, he was transferred to the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID). In the next few days, his condition worsened and his oxygen levels decreased. He was transferred to the intensive care unit. Soon after, he couldn’t even muster the energy to speak to his family on the phone.
Her son, Mr. K.R. Chandramohan, 53, said: “My father told me ‘I could die, it is very difficult, I cannot bear it.'”
On April 27, Mr. Ramaswami died of complications from Covid-19.
“He was not a sick person. He just had leg pain due to old age,” said Ms. Solosana.
“We never visited hospitals because she had no medical problem. When she had a fever, it never occurred to me that she might have contracted the virus. Even when it was confirmed, I thought it would.”
Mr. Chandramohan said he was constantly motivated by family members and staff at NCID: “We were telling him to stay strong and to recover soon. The doctors, nurses and counselors provided him with excellent service. But despite the treatment world class that my father received in his last days, he could not survive. “
As Ramaswami’s daughter Kohilavani Lambourne, 50, lives in Perth, where the coronavirus control measures are strict, she was unable to fly to Singapore for the funeral.
However, Singapore Casket organized a live video streaming service. This gave him some comfort. She had previously seen her father through a video call on NCID. The family was allowed to see Mr. Ramaswami’s face for the last time at NCID.
“My father’s body was placed (inside) two bags and then in the coffin,” said Chandramohan. “We dressed him in light blue pants and a white shirt. He liked light-colored clothes.”
The hearse on the way to the Mandai Crematorium stopped at Mr. Ramaswami’s shop, which he had owned for 39 years.
Since Ramaswami lived in an apartment in Kallang Bahru with his wife, Ms. Solosana had to observe a 14-day quarantine at her home until April 21.
“During my quarantine period, my children kept many things from me because they didn’t want me to worry,” said Ms. Solosana.
“But I kept thinking about my husband. It was a very difficult period.”
Mr. Chandramohan said: “It was a blessing that my father held onto his life for so long. If he had passed away while my mother was in quarantine, it would have been very difficult to involve her in the last rites.”
According to the guidelines of the National Environment Agency, only nine people participated in the final rites at the Mandai Crematorium.
“We were unable to observe Hindu traditions, such as offering rice and bathing the body, for security reasons,” Chandramohan said.
“It was sad, but only close family and friends were able to participate. I was only able to send the link to the live broadcast to others.
“We plan to make a proper memorial that involves everyone who knew my dad once the situation allows it.”
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