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Covid-19 positive doctor gives birth safely, but still in ICU

KUALA LUMPUR: "It's getting worse, father. Even now, I'm just waiting to be transferred to the intensive care unit. Pray for Tehah please."

That was the WhatsApp message from Dr Fatihah Shahrudin, 29, to her father, Shahrudin Abu Bakar, 56, before she was admitted to the ICU at Sungai Buloh Hospital for severe Covid-19 infection, a week ago.

Her uncle, Mohd Ali Mohd Derus, said it was extremely hard for Dr Fatihah, whose nickname is Tehah, as she was also 29-weeks pregnant when she tested positive for Covid-19.

"However, Alhamdullilah, last night, the doctor (at the Sungai Buloh Hospital) told us that the baby was safely delivered ahead of the due date to avoid serious complications," he told Berita Harian.

He said mother and child were reported to be stable, though the former is remained warded in the ICU. This is her third child.

Ali said Dr Fatihah was initially admitted to the Kajang Hospital on May 30 and she was told that she had a bacterial infection in her lungs.

She was then confirmed positive for Covid-19 a day later following symptomatic screening.

"On June 3, she was transferred to the ICU at Kajang Hospital before being sent to the ICU in Sungai Buloh Hospital for better intensive treatment."

Ali said Dr Fatihah is attached to the Kajang Hospital, but she did not treat any Covid-19-related cases.

He said apart from Dr Fatihah, other family members including her husband and two children, her sister and parents were also confirmed positive for Covid-19. They are currently being quarantined at home.

"Her parents and sister in Beranang, Selangor may have got it from the grandkids who often visited them," he said.

Dr Fatihah's story was shared through Public Health Malaysia's Twitter page by many social media users who also prayed for Dr Fatihah and her baby's health.

Ali said they have not stopped praying for Dr Fatihah and her family and hoped they would recover soon.

"Please pray for Dr Fatihah and her family. Thank you to all the doctors and frontline staff who continue to work hard in these difficult times. I hope all of them will be protected from this infection," he said.

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