In that paper, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, only 13 percent of patients were free of symptoms 60 days after their first symptom. Shah says the recovered patients are still suffering in several ways, and reflect research from Italy about patients who have recovered from COVID-19. Patients are referred to the clinic from hospital discharges, and the clinic does tele-visits and in-person appointments, depending on the need. In a part of the COVID-19 unit in Parkland, the clinic sees those who were formerly COVID-19 positive, monitored, and treated for lagging symptoms. The clinic has several purposes, but its genesis comes from trying to keep formerly COVID-19 positive patients away from other populations, primarily because experts know so little about immunity. Monal Shah is a senior vice president at Parkland Health and Hospital System, Chief Physician Advisor, and the medical director of the COVID-19 follow up clinic at Parkland. To help track and treat these patients, Parkland hospital recently began a follow-up clinic for those who have been discharged. Even though the patients are technically “recovered” from the disease, that doesn’t mean they are symptom-free. Day trips and drives can also be planned to Nainital, Bhimtal, Mukhteshwar and Naukluchiatal with transport facilities easily available in the area.As the COVID-19 cases mount in Dallas County and across the state, healthcare providers have the task of following up with those who have been discharged from the hospital.
The pine forest is a great picnic spot, and if you walk a couple of kilometres in the other direction, the sunset point with a view of the Naukluchiatal Lake is mesmerising, as are the emerald green terraces in the valley below. For nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers, there are a number of walks and treks around the area which can be taken with the help of a local guide. The cottage has a diverse collection of books such as self-help, Mills and Boons, comics and thrillers to choose from. I mean, I stay for months,” says Kalpana. How long should you stay? “Well, if you’re happy with reading and bonfires every evening, you can stay up to a week.
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The best time to plan your holiday is when the pink cherry blossoms are in full bloom – around November just as winter is approaching and in February with the advent of the spring season. Saat Taal, Uttarakhand sagecottageindia/Instagram In the evenings you can also indulge in Maggi, hot pakoras or cheese toast while gazing into the horizon. Lunch and dinner can be requested four hours prior and will be at an additional cost. For breakfast, enjoy your tea or coffee with the pahari aloo puri, stuffed parathas or a traditional masala omelette paired with the famous local bhang ki chutney, a concoction of hemp seeds and ground herbs. The cook, who is a local from the region prepares both Indian and Chinese dishes for guests, but the signature dish has to be the Kumaoni chicken curry and bhatt ki dal or (black bean curry) eaten with fresh rotis or parathas. “I want them to experience peace and serenity,” she says with a smile, “And to enjoy the flowers, butterflies and the langurs who are frequent visitors to the property.” About the food But what she would really love is for the guests to take in the place in all its charm. When guests are around, she is occasionally present on the property, along with her two cats and would love to interact with you over a glass of wine. With herbs such as sage, rosemary and lemon balm growing in the garden, Misra decided to name her home Sage Cottage. It had been built by two women with a lot of love and it was just lovely,” she says. One look at the pictures, “And I just fell in love with the house.
Eager to buy a house, she visited several properties around Naukluchiatal and Bhimtaal but found the perfect one while she was on her journey back to Delhi, where she met a friend on the train who knew of a house that was being sold. It was impossible to keep her from escaping to the hills thereafter. Misra first travelled to the hills with her three children and husband when they went to Mussoorie in Uttarakhand in the early 80s. From a rainwater harvesting system to composting waste materials she practices it all and has a few hundred other ideas she would love to see realised at the cottage. Misra is driven toward reducing her carbon footprint and has made conscious efforts to offer an eco-friendly and sustainable homestay experience and encourages the guests to do the same.
The place also offers the warmth of a fireplace, perfect to curl up with a book, a glass of wine or have conversations over coffee.