
COVID-19 deaths: PMK calls for correct reason to be stated in death certificates
The Hindu
PMK founder S. Ramadoss said many death certificates do not list COVID-19 as the cause of death, making it difficult for families to avail of relief measures
PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Friday urged the State government to ensure that death certificates mention cause as COVID-19, in the case of pandemic-related deaths. In a statement, he alleged that because the reason is not mentioned properly in the death certificates, families are getting affected in multiple ways. The death certificates are important for availing of benefits extended by the government and the lapses shown in this process is condemnable, Mr. Ramadoss said.More Related News

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