CPI(M) seeks more beds for COVID-19 patients
The Hindu
Convert schools and other premises into mini-hospitals, party tells L-G
The CPI (M) has called for the conversion of schools and other available premises into mini-hospitals with beds to take care of the increasing number of COVID-19 patients. In a memorandum to the Lt. Governor, R. Rajangam, CPI(M) secretary, said though guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare specify that home isolation be recommended only for patients with mild symptoms, access to 24X7 medical care and adequate facilities at home, most patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Puducherry were being recommended home isolation because of the pressure on hospital resources. “This is a public health crisis and the government needs to intervene immediately,” Mr. Rajangam said.More Related News
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