Bodies left on the floor in Theni GH mortuary
The Hindu
Relatives take them to perform last rites in violation of COVID-19 protocol
Showing scant regard for victims who died of COVID-19 complications and displaying lack of accountability, the staff of Government Medical College and Hospital here allegedly allow the public to enter the mortuary and walk away with the bodies for cremation. After a video went viral on social media, senior officials from the Department of Health and Revenue administration ordered a probe on Wednesday. Preliminary probe suggested that Baladhandapani, 47, of Nallakaruppanpatti near Periakulam was worked in Tirupur. Due to the lockdown, he went home. About five days ago, when he developed symptoms of COVID-19, he went for a screening at Periakulam GH. The doctors referred him for admission at Theni Government Medical College and Hospital. The patient required oxygen. The treatment, according to relatives, was not satisfying. Baladhandapani died on Monday. After wrapping the body in a plastic sheet, it was kept in the mortuary.More Related News