Cops susceptible to H1N1 virus

Policemen outside Kasturba Hospital hadn't received face masks even though their duty spanned over eight hours.

Policemen outside Kasturba Hospital hadn't received face masks even though their duty spanned over eight hours.

An officer who tied a handkerchief around his face to prevent contracting any infection said, "I decided to use a handkerchief because I don't want myself or my family to fall sick."

COP(E) with: Police outside Kasturba Hospital yesterday.

Another officer on duty, who is diagnosed with malaria, said, "We work in dirtier conditions. Being at a hospital is an advantage, as I can be treated immediately."
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He added, "Some of us asked for masks and got them, but nobody is distributing them. The moment a box of masks arrives, patients scramble to get one."