Keep 10-15 beds available: DHSK to CMOs, BMOs, MSs

Srinagar, Jul 16: Amid spurt in Covid-19 positive cases in Kashmir, Director Health Services Kashmir has directed all Chief Medical Officers, Medical Superintendents and Block Medical officers to keep 10-15 beds available for Covid-19 patients in all district or sub district hospitals.
According to an order, Director Health Services Kashmir directed that at least 4-5 beds must be kept for Covid-19 antenatal patients.
“In view of the resurgence of Covid-19 positive cases in the country as well as in Kashmir division, it is hereby enjoined upon all the Chief Medical Officers, Medical Superintendents, & Block Medical Officers to ensure the provision of 10-15 Beds for Covid-19 positive patients in all District / Sub District Hospitals, out of which 4-5 Beds be kept for Covid-19 positive antenatal patients,” reads a circular issued by Director Health Services Kashmir Mushtaq Ahmad Rather.