<p class="title">“During the first wave of Covid-19, we worked day and night to fight against the pandemic. As the second wave has already crept in, there is a fear among Covid warriors, not only about the virus but also about wild animals,” said Primary Health Centre, Balele, Junior Health Assistant T S Harini.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She said that there is no respite from visiting the villages sharing borders with Nagarahole forest.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She along with other Covid warriors visit people infected with Covid-19 in the villages.</p>.<p class="bodytext">T S Harini hails from Tholurushettalli in Somwarpet taluk. She conducts field visits in Kottageri, Karmadu and Vaddaramadu villages.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In Kottageri and Karmadu, there are lots of line houses in the coffee plantations. These areas are known for the menace of tigers and elephants. However, she is duty-bound to go there.</p>.<p class="bodytext">About 30 cases of Covid-19 were recorded in Vaddaramadu village last year and she had to stay in the village for several months.</p>.<p class="bodytext">This year, again two cases are found. A two-year-old child and a nine-year-old boy were tested positive for Covid-19. Harini is accompanied by an Asha worker.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Harini has also provided Covid-19 vaccinations to hundreds of people.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Those who come for the second time for the booster dose, search for her and say that she has the skill of providing a painless vaccine.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She has not visited her home for the last three months, owing to her busy schedule, even though she wants to see her parents.</p>
<p class="title">“During the first wave of Covid-19, we worked day and night to fight against the pandemic. As the second wave has already crept in, there is a fear among Covid warriors, not only about the virus but also about wild animals,” said Primary Health Centre, Balele, Junior Health Assistant T S Harini.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She said that there is no respite from visiting the villages sharing borders with Nagarahole forest.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She along with other Covid warriors visit people infected with Covid-19 in the villages.</p>.<p class="bodytext">T S Harini hails from Tholurushettalli in Somwarpet taluk. She conducts field visits in Kottageri, Karmadu and Vaddaramadu villages.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In Kottageri and Karmadu, there are lots of line houses in the coffee plantations. These areas are known for the menace of tigers and elephants. However, she is duty-bound to go there.</p>.<p class="bodytext">About 30 cases of Covid-19 were recorded in Vaddaramadu village last year and she had to stay in the village for several months.</p>.<p class="bodytext">This year, again two cases are found. A two-year-old child and a nine-year-old boy were tested positive for Covid-19. Harini is accompanied by an Asha worker.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Harini has also provided Covid-19 vaccinations to hundreds of people.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Those who come for the second time for the booster dose, search for her and say that she has the skill of providing a painless vaccine.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She has not visited her home for the last three months, owing to her busy schedule, even though she wants to see her parents.</p>