Hand over 50% of beds to govt., Collector directs private hospitals
The Hindu
Officials hope move will help needy COVID patients in getting beds
The situation in the district is getting worse with every passing day as COVID-19 cases continue to rise on a daily basis during the second wave. It is an emergency-like situation for the district administration, as they fight to increase the bed strength in the district, by using every possible opportunity. There is a serious shortage of beds, as people getting infected is much higher than the available bed strength of around 6,500. In April alone, the district recorded close to 18,000 new cases and every day the count is going up by 1,000 to 1,200 new ones. While the cases recorded are only those who opt for RT PCR test for confirmation, in reality the cases are much higher, as people, opting for rapid antigen test or HR CT scan to confirm the infection or positivity, are not officially recorded, said District Medical and Health Officer P. Suryanarayana.
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