Social media comes to the rescue of some in search of Covid-19 treatment

Platforms dedicated to help those in need of beds, oxygen, therapeutics have sprung up as the strain on the healthcare system grows.

Bijita Shakya’s aunt was admitted to the general ward of Bir Hospital on Sunday after becoming severely ill with Covid-19. Though the 64-year-old had tested positive for Covid-19 only on Friday, she had had symptoms for the past 10 days.