Paramedics have set a good example by serving masses during these difficult times wholeheartedly, but there are some black sheep in the system who are cheating people by taking undue advantage of the situation.
Our Correspondent
Tarn Taran , May 21
The district administration on Friday warned private hospitals to stop overcharging Covid-19 patients.
Tarn Taran Deputy Commissioner Kulwant Singh said if a hospital or a doctor exploits any Covid patient, the district administration would be forced to take very stringent action against them under the Epidemic Diseases Act and and the hospitals would be closed.
Paramedics have set a good example by serving masses during these difficult times wholeheartedly, but there are some black sheep in the system who are cheating people by taking undue advantage of the situation.
He said, “Paramedics have set a good example by serving masses during these difficult times wholeheartedly, but there are some black sheep in the system who are cheating people by taking undue advantage of the situation.”
The Deputy Commissioner said it was unfortunate that such people were denting the image of the entire profession. He warned nefarious elements to stop the misconduct with immediate effect or else be prepared to face stern action.
He informed that the state and district-level committee would soon conduct a detailed audit of the treatment offered to positve patients by private hospitals.
Anyone can file a complaint on the 104 helpline number of the Health Department and at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, he said.
Five succumb to virus, 54 test positive in Tarn Taran
The district health authorities reported five Covid-19 related deaths in Tarn Taran on Friday. With this, the toll increased to 275.
The deceased include Neeraj (54), Joginder Kaur (55), Surjit Kaur (50), Jagir Kaur (55) and Harinder Kaur (60).
The health authorities reported 54 positive cases today and the active cases increased to 666 in the district. A total of 422 persons have been isolated at their homes so far.
The District Health Department collected 1,556 swab samples today.
The authorities have inoculated 1,19,539 beneficiaries in the district to date.