Karnataka Warns Of Action Against Doctors Over Covid Misinformation
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The Karnataka Commissionerate of Health and Family Services said some medical practitioners were allegedly giving incomplete, inaccurate and unsubstantiated information about COVID-19.
The Karnataka government has warned certain medical practitioners of action for allegedly spreading misinformation pertaining to the COVID-19.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Commissionerate of Health and Family Services said some medical practitioners were allegedly giving incomplete, inaccurate and unsubstantiated information about COVID-19.
"Such misinformation leads to confusion in public at large on the prevailing COVID scenario in the State and encourages them to deviate from well laid out guidelines issued by the health and revenue authorities," the statement said.
Asking the medical professionals to exercise utmost care and caution while communicating with public on COVID-19, the Commissionerate asked them to refer to the government guidelines, circulars and orders thoroughly before appearing on any media or social platform.
