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Kerala Health Minister Veena George warns private hospitals against turning back COVID-19 patients
The Hindu
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Health Minister Veena George here on Saturday warned private hospitals in Pathanamthitta district against turning back COVID-19 patients and referring them to government hospitals without offering treatment.
Addressing a meeting of the District Development Committee chaired by District Collector Divya S. Iyer, the Minister said it was highly improper for private hospitals to deny treatment to patients who tested positive for COVID-19.
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