Summary:
“Most cab drivers are reluctant to pick up passengers who ask to go to the Kalamassery Medical College Hospital. There is fear among drivers of contracting the virus, particularly when they pick up passengers from the Kochi airport,” said Suresh V, a cab driver. The health department had earlier advised cab drivers to wear masks while driving. I wear a mask and use hand sanitisers after every trip now,” said Saji Kumar, an airport cab driver. While the threat of the virus has subsided, officials of the district health department, Cochin Port and Kochi airport have strengthened surveillance activities..