Lachamma, a 65-year-old woman suffering from hypertension usually goes to the primary health center (PHC) for her routine monitoring of blood pressure and monthly drug refills.
She has been taking medicines for the past year without any hindrance. With the outbreak of COVID-19 and lack of public transport, Lachamma had no means to visit the health center.
With only six days of drug dose left, she was anxious as missing her medication may lead to symptoms like palpitations of the heart, headache, and nervousness, etc.
Patients with comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes are at higher risk of becoming severely ill with the novel coronavirus.