Govt. hospitals in Ernakulam see rise in non-COVID cases after third wave
The Hindu
Nearly one-third of beds in government facilities being used for such patients
About 29% of the total beds in government facilities in Ernakulam is being used for treatment of patients under the non-COVID category, according to official estimates.
Even though the total number of beds is about 4,000, only 2,500 are classified as functional beds. Of this, 1,100 beds have been earmarked for COVID treatment and the remaining for non-COVID treatment.
“Unlike the second wave when the majority of the facilities were used for COVID treatment, the third wave is witnessing a scenario in which people are turning up for treatment for non-COVID issues,” said Dr V. Jayasree, District Medical Officer (DMO).
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