Featured Image: The ledge of the hospital from where the patient jumped. Credits: mangalorean.com
A man jumped from the second floor of the COVID Hospital in Mangaluru, Karnataka and injured himself. The incident is reported to have occurred on May 3.
According to reports, the man who jumped from the second floor of the COVID hospital on May 3, is aged around 30 years. He had tested positive for the coronavirus infection and was hospitalised in Mangaluru for treatment.
Hospital sources said that the man was suffering from mental health issues.
Sources added that while the man has suffered minor injures on the head, he is fine and is out of danger.
Need Help? Contact a suicide hotline if you need someone to talk to. If you have a friend in need of help, please encourage that person to contact a suicide hotline as well.
Here’s a list of suicide prevention helplines that are functioning amidst the pandemic:
Mumbai: I Call – 022-25521111 (Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 10 pm)
Telangana: Roshini (040-66202000) – 9AM – 11 PM
Tamil Nadu: Sneha – 044-24640059 – 24 X 7
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