127 children have tested positive for COVID-19 in Belagavi, say officials

As many as 127 children — 69 boys and 58 girls — under 18 have tested positive for COVID-19 in Belagavi district. This was revealed by officers at a virtual meeting with Deputy Chief Minister and dist

As many as 127 children — 69 boys and 58 girls — under 18 have tested positive for COVID-19 in Belagavi district. This was revealed by officers at a virtual meeting with Deputy Chief Minister and district in-charge Govind Karjol in Belagavi on Monday. Officers told Mr. Karjol that all measures are being taken to ensure that the affected children are be provided healthcare. Paediatric COVID-19 wards are being set up in district and taluk hospitals. Private hospitals have also been asked to reserve beds for children, they said. Officers said that there was no scarcity of oxygen or drugs for treating COVID-19 or black fungus as of now. The Deputy Chief Minister asked Deputy Commissioner M.G. Hiremath to take strict action against officers who don’t carry out their responsibilities properly. “We have been getting some complaints against doctors and personnel in the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences. BIMS director should take strict action against them. If not, he should submit a report to the Deputy Commissioner recommending action,” the Deputy Chief Minister said.