Eshwarappa has warned private hospitals that action will be initiated against them if lapses were found in treating COVID-19 patients. In a meeting he chaired in Shivamogga on Tuesday, the Minister said that there had been many complaints about the lack of care and attention for COVID-19 patients in private hospitals. Recently, a private hospital denied admission to a woman who was pregnant even after the District Health Officer insisted that she be admitted. Four private hospitals are offering treatment for COVID-19 patients in Shivamogga. “Admission of patients to McGann Hospital has come down in the last 10 days, while the number of patients in private hospitals is increasing.

Source: The Hindu August 25, 2020 18:00 UTC