COVID- Supreme Court Asks Centre Whether It Intends To Frame National Policy On Admission Guidelines To Hospitals
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID- Supreme Court Asks Centre Whether It Intends To Frame National Policy On Admission Guidelines To Hospitals

Live Law  

In view of the arbitrary and unjust treatment being meted out by hospitals to patients in matters of admission, the Supreme Court on Friday inquired from the Centre if it intends to formulate a national policy to serve as admission guidelines for all hospitals.If the answer to the above is in the affirmative, the bench of Justices D. Y. Chandrachud, L. Nageswara Rao and Ravindra Bhat seeks. In view of the arbitrary and unjust treatment being meted out by hospitals to patients in matters of admission, the Supreme Court on Friday inquired from the Centre if it intends to formulate a national policy to serve as admission guidelines for all hospitals. Admission only on producing Covid positive Test report Next, the bench has indicated to the Centre that many Covid treatment facilities are demanding a positive Covid-19 report for admission. Also, the Court has asked if these temporary Covid treatment centres are equipped to treat even serious COVID patients or only those with a mild or moderate case of the infection.

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AllMS Delhi issues guidelines for Covid-19 suspected and positive patients
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AllMS Delhi issues guidelines for Covid-19 suspected and positive patients

Hindustan Times  

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences of Delhi has issued guidelines for Covid-19 suspected or positive cases that will be reported at hospitals following the sudden surge in the cases of Coronavirus in the country. AIIMS asked all the departments at the institution to make provisions in their respective designated wards to manage in-patients who have tested positive for …

COVID-19 patients fill regional Queensland hospital beds as surgery warning issued
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 patients fill regional Queensland hospital beds as surgery warning issued

ABC  

Almost half of Queensland's current COVID-19 hospitalisations are in regional parts of the state, new Queensland Health data has revealed. Key points: 427 of Queensland's 907 COVID-19 hospitalisations are in regional parts of the state Seven of those are in intensive care, compared to six in the Brisbane area Queenslanders urged to wear a mask in public and ensure vaccines …

Covid-19: Centre warns states on masss gatherings
2 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19: Centre warns states on masss gatherings

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Ahead of festive season, the Centre has asked states and Union Territories to ensure that people taking part in mass gatherings and undertaking pilgrimage are asymptomatic and preferably fully vaccinated against Covid-19. In a letter to states and UTs on Tuesday, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said mass gatherings in context of various festivities as well as yatras …

NDMC Sets Up Separate Registration Counters for Suspected Covid Patients at Health Facilities
2 years, 7 months ago

NDMC Sets Up Separate Registration Counters for Suspected Covid Patients at Health Facilities

News 18  

Amid a spike in cases of COVID-19 in Delhi, north corporation has taken a slew of measures to contain the spread of infection, including setting up separate registration counters for suspected coronavirus patients at its health facilities, officials said on Wednesday. In a statement, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation also said it is “all set to provide one month’s advance …

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to states, UTs over surge in COVID-19 cases
2 years, 8 months ago

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to states, UTs over surge in COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

The ministry advised ensuring COVID-19 vaccination of eligible populations including the primary vaccination as well administration of precaution doses New Delhi: Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Tuesday wrote to the governments of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Mizoram over the increasing positivity rate and cases and urged States, Union …

In a pandemic first, no Covid patient admitted at Delhi’s Lok Nayak hospital
2 years, 9 months ago

In a pandemic first, no Covid patient admitted at Delhi’s Lok Nayak hospital

Hindustan Times  

In a heartening announcement, health minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday said the Lok Nayak Hospital, the Capital’s largest Covid-19 facility run by the Delhi government, currently has zero Covid-19 patients under treatment. During the recent wave of the omicron variant of Covid-19, an omicron isolation centre was started at the hospital, where patients testing positive upon arrival from foreign countries …

With caseload low, Delhi govt packs up two Covid care centres
2 years, 9 months ago

With caseload low, Delhi govt packs up two Covid care centres

Hindustan Times  

Amid falling Covid cases and the positivity rate consistently below 1% in the Capital, the Delhi government has decided to shut two 500 bed Covid care centres — at two Ramlila maidans near Delhi Gate and GTB hospital — which, among others, catered to hundreds of international passengers arriving in Delhi during the Omicron-fuelled third wave in the city. “In …

Three more from TS succumb to Covid
2 years, 11 months ago

Three more from TS succumb to Covid

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Three more persons lost their lives to Covid-19 in Telangana on Friday even as the number of patients joining hospitals and ending up on oxygen support or in ICUs continued to rise amid continuing surge in cases. The figure stood at 1,229 on January 1 while it is 2,000 as on Friday, representing 3.35 per cent of 22,984 new …

AP gears up to meet rise in Covid cases
2 years, 11 months ago

AP gears up to meet rise in Covid cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Given the steady rise in Covid19 cases, the Andhra Pradesh government has geared up its machinery to meet any emergency and curb the spread of the virus as also to treat the infected. They would pay special attention on Covid- designated government hospitals as for availability of beds attached with medical oxygen and ventilator support in ICU wards. The …

Hospitalisations may rise as COVID crisis \'evolving\': Government
2 years, 11 months ago

Hospitalisations may rise as COVID crisis \'evolving\': Government

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As the daily count of Covid-19 infections rocketed to 179,723 across the country, nearly an eight-fold rise in a week, the Union health ministry on Monday warned the states and Union territories that the situation was “dynamic and evolving” and that the need for hospitalisation may change rapidly. While the hospitalisation of active cases in the ongoing Covid-19 …

Keep daily watch on COVID-19 situation, Centre tells States
2 years, 11 months ago

Keep daily watch on COVID-19 situation, Centre tells States

The Hindu  

The Centre on Monday, January 10, 2022, directed the States and the Union Territories to keep a daily watch on the number of active COVID-19 cases, those under home isolation, hospitalised cases, occupied oxygen and ICU beds and those on ventilatory support, saying the the “situation is dynamic and may change rapidly”. “Based on this monitoring, the requirement of healthcare …

5-10% active cases need hospitalization currently, situation might change rapidly: Centre to states
2 years, 11 months ago

5-10% active cases need hospitalization currently, situation might change rapidly: Centre to states

India TV News  

Highlights Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said 5-10% of active Covid cases now needed hospitalisation. But the situation is dynamic and may change rapidly, he said in letter to states on Covid situation Bhushan stressed that states need to keep a watch on cases under home isolation and in hospitals. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Monday, in a letter …

Centre says 5-10% Covid cases requiring hospitalisation, but situation may change
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre says 5-10% Covid cases requiring hospitalisation, but situation may change

India Today  

The Centre on Monday said that five to 10 per cent of the active Covid cases needed hospitalisation but the situation is dynamic and may change rapidly. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES HERE During the second surge of Covid infections in the country, the percentage of active cases that needed hospital care was in the range of 20-23 per cent, Union Health …

At 15,166 COVID-19 cases, Mumbai logs highest single-day surge: What lies ahead for the financial capital as infections rise
2 years, 11 months ago

At 15,166 COVID-19 cases, Mumbai logs highest single-day surge: What lies ahead for the financial capital as infections rise

Firstpost  

Scientists have forecast that the financial capital will see the peak of the third coronavirus wave between 6-13 January and that fatalities could be the highest in first week of February Mumbai saw an all-time COVID-19 high on Wednesday when the financial capital recorded a whopping 15,166 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours — the highest since the outbreak …

Centre concerned over declining Covid testing rates, writes to 13 states, UTs
3 years, 1 month ago

Centre concerned over declining Covid testing rates, writes to 13 states, UTs

India Today  

Citing multiple surges in coronavirus cases in several countries, the Union Health Ministry has written to 13 states and union territories, including West Bengal, Kerala, Maharashtra and Punjab, expressing concerns over declining weekly testing rates and spiking positivity rates in some districts. In a letter to Nagaland, Sikkim, Maharashtra, Kerala, Goa, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, West …

COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in Bengal, Centre Asks State Govt to Review Situation
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in Bengal, Centre Asks State Govt to Review Situation

The Quint  

Experts have already warned that West Bengal will see a spike in the coming weeks as COVID-19 norms have been largely flouted during the recent Durga Puja celebrations. According to an official of the state health department, the positivity rate in Cooch Behar is 8.7 percent, in East Medinipur it is around 5 percent, in Nadia it is 4.2 percent, …

Hospitals Overcharging Covid Patients: Karnataka High Court Seeks ATR; Status Of Refunds
3 years, 2 months ago

Hospitals Overcharging Covid Patients: Karnataka High Court Seeks ATR; Status Of Refunds

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the State government and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to inform as to what action has been taken against those hospitals who are found guilty of charging exorbitant amounts from Covid-19 patients. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum in its order noted, "Counsel for intervenor, …

Rural Hospitals in US' West Virginia Hit Bed Capacity As Covid Cases Rise
3 years, 3 months ago

Rural Hospitals in US' West Virginia Hit Bed Capacity As Covid Cases Rise

News 18  

West Virginia health officials say some rural hospitals have reached their critical bed capacities as coronavirus cases and deaths continue to surge statewide. They are pleading with the public to avoid unnecessary ER visits to let hospitals focus their resources on treating COVID-19 patients. There were 813 COVID-19 patients hospitalised statewide Wednesday, just below the record 818 on January 5 …

Karnataka HC Directs State To Consider Ascertaining If Covid-19 Patients Admitted In Private Hospitals Under Govt Quota Have Insurance Cover
3 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka HC Directs State To Consider Ascertaining If Covid-19 Patients Admitted In Private Hospitals Under Govt Quota Have Insurance Cover

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has disposed of a petition against allotment of Government reserved beds at private hospitals to such Covid-19 patients who are already covered by medical insurance. It has directed the State Government to consider the submissions made by the Petitioner while chalking out a plan for combating potential third wave of Covid-19. "In the PIL concerning Covid-19, …

COVID 19- Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response On Availability Of Medical Facilities In Every District; Number Of Doctors & Paramedical Staff
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID 19- Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response On Availability Of Medical Facilities In Every District; Number Of Doctors & Paramedical Staff

Live Law  

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of District Commissioners of all districts in the State to furnish details on the availability of medical facilities in every district and also on the number of doctors and paramedical staff posted in the districts.A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua gave one week's …

Process of relaxing restrictions should be 'carefully calibrated': Centre tells states in advisory
3 years, 5 months ago

Process of relaxing restrictions should be 'carefully calibrated': Centre tells states in advisory

India TV News  

The Centre on Tuesday asked all states to focus on the five fold-strategy for effective COVID-19 management and said the process of relaxing restrictions should be "carefully calibrated". Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, in an advisory, said that states should regularly monitor the districts with a higher number of active coronavirus cases per million population as it is an important …

Population Of Sikkim Meagre Yet Vaccines Not Available: High Court Asks State To Take Proactive Steps For Procurement; Frame Policy To Combat Third Wave Of Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Population Of Sikkim Meagre Yet Vaccines Not Available: High Court Asks State To Take Proactive Steps For Procurement; Frame Policy To Combat Third Wave Of Covid-19

Live Law  

The Sikkim High Court on Friday expressed concern over unavailability of Covid-19 vaccine in the State and directed the authorities to take proactive steps in this direction so that the vaccination drive can be taken up on "mission mode". "Although the population of the entire State stands at a meagre number of approximately 7 lakhs, we are informed that presently …

"Of Great Concern": Madras High Court Seeks State Government Response On Covid Treatment Rates At Pvt Nursing Homes, Polyclinics, Hospitals
3 years, 7 months ago

"Of Great Concern": Madras High Court Seeks State Government Response On Covid Treatment Rates At Pvt Nursing Homes, Polyclinics, Hospitals

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday issued notice to the State Government on a petition seeking free Covid treatment at all private Nursing Homes, Polyclinics and Hospitals in the State of Tamil Nadu. The Madras High Court has expressed concern about rates of Covid medication dispensed at private healthcare institutions previously as well. When the Court last took up batch …

Excessive Fees Charged By Private Hospitals From COVID19 Patients: Andhra Pradesh High Court Orders Payment Be Made Through Nodal Officers To Keep A Check
3 years, 7 months ago

Excessive Fees Charged By Private Hospitals From COVID19 Patients: Andhra Pradesh High Court Orders Payment Be Made Through Nodal Officers To Keep A Check

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed the State Government to work out modalities for payment of private hospital bills of Covid-19 patients through a Nodal Officer, in order to avoid exorbitant charges being levied by them. Accordingly, the Court has directed the authorities concerned to look into this matter and work out modalities forthwith to see that payments …

COVID-19 | How the Allahabad High Court is monitoring U.P. govt's response
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 | How the Allahabad High Court is monitoring U.P. govt's response

The Hindu  

The Allahabad High Court has said the compensation provided to kin of polling officers who died on duty during the panchayat polls due to the “deliberate act on the part of the State and the State Election Commission to force them to perform duties in the absence of RTPCR support” should be at least ₹1 crore. Ground situation Continuing to …

"Problem Is In Delhi As Both Centre & State Think It Is Theirs": Delhi High Court On Covid-19 Management In Capital
3 years, 7 months ago

"Problem Is In Delhi As Both Centre & State Think It Is Theirs": Delhi High Court On Covid-19 Management In Capital

Live Law  

Hearing a batch of pleas on various aspects of the management of the Covid-19 pandemic in the national capital, the Delhi High Court which has been hearing the pleas for nearly 3 weeks now, today remarked, "The problem is in Delhi because both Centre and State think Delhi is theirs." Rahul Mehra, responded stating that the Centre should not just …

Covid-19: Woefully Low Number Of Hospital Beds, No Supply Of Oxygen: Sikkim High Court Seeks State's Response
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: Woefully Low Number Of Hospital Beds, No Supply Of Oxygen: Sikkim High Court Seeks State's Response

Live Law  

The Sikkim High Court has expressed concern over the 'woefully low' number of hospital beds that are available for treatment of Covid-19 patients in the State. In a suo moto PIL for Covid-19 management, a Division Bench comprising of Justices Meenakshi Madan Rai and Bhaskar Raj Pradhan observed, "The beds identified for patients with Covid in the STNM Hospital and …

Billing By Pvt Hospitals Highly Inflated And Unreasonable: Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Mechanism To Regulate Cost On COVID19 Treatment Across The Country
3 years, 7 months ago

Billing By Pvt Hospitals Highly Inflated And Unreasonable: Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Mechanism To Regulate Cost On COVID19 Treatment Across The Country

Live Law  

Alleging commercial exploitation of Covid patients by private hospitals, a plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking nationwide Cost Related regulations for treatment of Covid 19 patients at private/ corporate hospitals. The plea has stated that presently when the nation is fighting a battle against a pandemic, all private hospitals running on public land allotted at concessional rates, …

Government Hospitals run out of beds for COVID-19 patients
3 years, 7 months ago

Government Hospitals run out of beds for COVID-19 patients

The Hindu  

Madurai Almost all Intensive Care Units and oxygen-supported beds in Government Hospitals in the district are filled, pushing new patients to wait for their admission. A senior doctor from the Government Rajaji Hospital said almost all the 1,200 beds allocated for COVID-19 patients were occupied. Private hospitals were also referring patients in critical conditions to government hospitals, said S. Gandhimathinathan, …

States with heavy Covid-19 caseloads showing decline, says health ministry
3 years, 7 months ago

States with heavy Covid-19 caseloads showing decline, says health ministry

India Today  

India has seen an unprecedented rise in Covid-19 cases over the last three weeks with some states reporting over 50,000 daily coronavirus infections. The states, which were reporting the highest number of Covid-19 cases till now, have started to show a sliding curve, and in some cases the coronavirus wave is showing signs of plateauing, the Union health ministry said …

No Patient To Be Refused Services, COVID Positive Report Not Needed For Hospitalisation: Centre Revises National Policy For Hospital Admissions
3 years, 7 months ago

No Patient To Be Refused Services, COVID Positive Report Not Needed For Hospitalisation: Centre Revises National Policy For Hospital Admissions

Live Law  

Days after the Supreme Court directed the Central Government to frame a uniform national policy on hospital admissions, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today revised the National Policy For Admission of COVID Patients to various categories of COVID facilities. The Health Ministry has called this move a 'patient-centric measure', which aims to ensure a prompt, effective, and …

Covid positive report not needed for hospitalisation; no patient to be refused services: Govt
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid positive report not needed for hospitalisation; no patient to be refused services: Govt

India Today  

The Union Health Ministry on Saturday revised the national policy for admission of Covid-19 positive patients to Covid health facilities, making it more "patient-centric". In the revised policy, the government has done away with the requirement of a Covid-19 positive report for admission to a Covid health facility. "This includes medications such as oxygen or essential drugs even if the …

Andhra Pradesh High Court Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Covid-19 Management In State
3 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Covid-19 Management In State

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday expressed deep dissatisfaction at the manner in which the authorities are handling the Covid-19 situation in the State. "There should be every attempt by the State to make sure that these pivotal aspects, which go a long way in management of Covid-19, are seriously addressed and deficiencies are immediately rectified for the effective …

Kerala HC Directs State Response On Rates Of Rooms In Covid Hospitals, PPE kits, Charges On Medical Equipment, Doctor/Nurse Fees
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala HC Directs State Response On Rates Of Rooms In Covid Hospitals, PPE kits, Charges On Medical Equipment, Doctor/Nurse Fees

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday remarked that it intended to take up pleas seeking uniform COVID-19 treatment tariffs across private hospitals, labs, and diagnostic centers in the state "with some seriousness". ", the Court asked State Attorney KV Sohan stated that affluent persons could afford to go to "five-star hospitals" and pay for them The Bench replied, "You are …

COVID-It Is A Pity That People Are Dying Due to Lack of Oxygen, There Is No Reason Why Govt. Cannot Invest To Set Up PSA Oxygen Plants In Each Districts: HC Pulls up MP Govt.
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-It Is A Pity That People Are Dying Due to Lack of Oxygen, There Is No Reason Why Govt. Cannot Invest To Set Up PSA Oxygen Plants In Each Districts: HC Pulls up MP Govt.

Live Law  

Reiterating the earlier directions issued to the State Government for ensuring regular continuous supply of oxygen to all, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday asked the State to "re-look its distribution policy" for Remdesivir injections with all the stakeholders in order to make it available to common man at a reasonable price, and not just to patients on oxygen …

COVID- When Citizens Are Pushed To Precipice, Unexpendable Role Of State To Control Profiteering By Anyone, Even Pvt Hospitals: Kerala HC
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID- When Citizens Are Pushed To Precipice, Unexpendable Role Of State To Control Profiteering By Anyone, Even Pvt Hospitals: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday declared that the State has an unexpendable role in controlling and containing attempts to profiteer off of the situation prevailing in the state. A Division Bench of Justices Devan Ramachandran and MR Anitha took up a petition seeking uniform COVID-19 treatment tariffs across private hospitals, labs, and diagnostic centers in the state. However, the …

Why don't you buy 100% of Covid-19 vaccines: Supreme Court's 10 questions to Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Why don't you buy 100% of Covid-19 vaccines: Supreme Court's 10 questions to Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre why it is not following the national immunisation programme policy in its Covid-19 vaccination drive where the Centre will buy all vaccines from the manufacturers. The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre how people who have no access to the Internet and can not read or write will register themselves on …

Delhi High Court Directs Insurance Companies To Communicate Their Approval To Hospitals Within 30 To 60 Minutes To Ensure Discharge Of COVID Patients In Time
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Insurance Companies To Communicate Their Approval To Hospitals Within 30 To 60 Minutes To Ensure Discharge Of COVID Patients In Time

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued slew of directions on the availability of Remdesivir in an online portal, providing information on the availability of vacant beds capable of providing oxygen treatment and approval by insurance companies during discharge of covid 19 patients. Approval by Insurance companies during discharge of COVID-19 patients The Court directed Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority …

Ensure Some Beds From Command Hospitals Are Available For COVID Patients : Karnataka High Court Directs Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Ensure Some Beds From Command Hospitals Are Available For COVID Patients : Karnataka High Court Directs Centre

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the Central Government to ensure that some beds are made available for the benefit of citizens at hospitals operated by defence establishments in the city. On going through the status of beds available in the city of Bengaluru the bench said "The situation is 'alarming' in terms of availability of beds for treating …

Covid-19 | States asked to expand vaccination centres on ‘mission mode’
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 | States asked to expand vaccination centres on ‘mission mode’

The Hindu  

Ahead of expanding vaccination for everyone over 18 years from May 1, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, and Chairman, Empowered Group on Technology and Data Management R.S. Sharma, told States on Saturday to register extra private COVID Vaccination Centres in “mission mode”. States were asked to maintain a real-time record for available beds, create guidelines, direct private health facilities to provide …

COVID19-Inform About Steps Taken, Testing Facilities, Availability Of Oxygen Cylinders, Remdesivir Injection Etc: AP High Court To State
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID19-Inform About Steps Taken, Testing Facilities, Availability Of Oxygen Cylinders, Remdesivir Injection Etc: AP High Court To State

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday asked the State Government to file a comprehensive affidavit with regard to the steps taken by the State to deal with the present COVID-19 pandemic. The Bench of Chief Justice Arup Kumar Goswami and Justice C. Praveen Kumar has also directed that the affidavit should include various facets such as:- Testing facilities, Time …

Facing backlash, UP govt revises Covid-19 patients admission policy
3 years, 8 months ago

Facing backlash, UP govt revises Covid-19 patients admission policy

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday revised its order enabling admission of Covid-19 patients in private hospitals with referral of the Integrated COVID Command Center after facing criticism from several quarters. According to the rules, only the patients referred by ICCC are admitted in private hospitals, leading to huge rush at the centre for referral letters, drawing criticism on social …

Ramp Up Testing; Set Up Mobile Vans; Release SoP For Upcoming Char Dham: Uttarakhand High Court Issues Directions To Prevent Spread Of Covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Ramp Up Testing; Set Up Mobile Vans; Release SoP For Upcoming Char Dham: Uttarakhand High Court Issues Directions To Prevent Spread Of Covid-19

Live Law  

The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday issues a slew of directions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the state and to strengthen the existing medical infrastructure to battle the impending cases. "The opening of the Char Dhams cannot be permitted to become another hot bed for the spread of COVID-19 pandemic," the Bench remarked while directing the State Government …

2,700 new beds for Covid-19 patients to be added in Delhi in next few days: Manish Sisodia
3 years, 8 months ago

2,700 new beds for Covid-19 patients to be added in Delhi in next few days: Manish Sisodia

India TV News  

Around 2,700 beds will be added at different hospitals and facilities in the national capital in the next few days for COVID-19 patients, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Tuesday. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a six-day lockdown in the national capital from 10 pm on Monday till 5 am on April 26, and said it was …

Not Reasonable To Restrain Hospital From Giving Covid Treatment, Merely On Allegation Of Charging Excessive Fees: Allahabad High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

Not Reasonable To Restrain Hospital From Giving Covid Treatment, Merely On Allegation Of Charging Excessive Fees: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Monday set aside an order of the Chief Medical Officer, Varanasi, restraining a hospital from giving treatment to Covid patients, on the allegation that it realized higher amount than the prescribed amount from a Covid-19 patient. A Division Bench comprising of Justices Surya Prakash Kesarwani and Syed Aftab Rizvi observed that it is not reasonable …

Karnataka Minister Indicates Strict Covid Control Measures, Concedes Shortage of ICU Beds in Bengaluru
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Minister Indicates Strict Covid Control Measures, Concedes Shortage of ICU Beds in Bengaluru

News 18  

Amid a spike in Covid cases in the state, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Monday while indicating tough control measures, said lockdown is not the only solution and also conceded that Bengaluru city is witnessing a shortage of ICU beds. The Minister said Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa who will be attending the meeting with MLAs and Ministers from …

Covid-19 situation worsening, swift measures should be taken: HC
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 situation worsening, swift measures should be taken: HC

Hindustan Times  

The Jharkhand high court on Tuesday observed that the Covid-19 scenario in the state was worsening with each passing day and it will be difficult to control if things were not spruced up immediately. HT Image A division bench of chief justice Dr Ravi Ranjan and justice Sujit Narayan Prasad pulled up state authorities over lack of health care and …

Crisis looms over Kolkata hospitals amid shortage of COVID-19 beds, spike in cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Crisis looms over Kolkata hospitals amid shortage of COVID-19 beds, spike in cases

Firstpost  

Kolkata: Amid the steep rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitals in the city are staring at a bed crisis with most of them underscoring that their critical care units are all occupied. Ours is a small hospital, there is no option to boost the infrastructure,” principal Anima Haldar said, further expressing her inability to increase the number of beds, despite at …

Reserve 10-25% beds for Covid-19 patients: Health dept to pvt hospitals
3 years, 8 months ago

Reserve 10-25% beds for Covid-19 patients: Health dept to pvt hospitals

Hindustan Times  

Concerned over sudden rise in Covid-19 cases, state health department has asked all private hospitals across Bihar to reserve 10-25% beds for treatment of infected patients, an official said on Thursday. HT Image State health secretary KK Soan wrote to all deputy commissioners of the state on Wednesday, asking them to ensure reservation of 10-25% normal and ICU beds of …

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