Haryana CM assures action against hospitals for negligence in treating COVID patients
He said that a committee will be formed to investigate the complaints received against such hospitals for negligence in giving required treatment during the pandemic.;
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said that action will be taken against hospitals for alleged medical negligence.
He said that a committee will be formed to investigate the complaints received against such hospitals for negligence in giving required treatment during the pandemic.
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The Chief Minister said the state government has ensured adequate oxygen supply in the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Khattar shared this information after an issue was raised by the opposition during Zero Hour during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha).
He informed that about 13,000 people died due to COVID-19 in the hospitals across the state. Of these, about 9,500 were residents of Haryana, while about 3,500 were COVID patients from other states. There are about 4,000 private hospitals in Haryana. Oxygen was supplied everywhere through agencies in every city. Oxygen was also supplied from a nearby city if needed, he said.
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