MP SPENT `724 CRORE FOR COVID-19 TREATMENT, MINISTER INFORMS HOUSE

Madhya Pradesh government has spent `724 crore for treatment of Covid-19 patients in the state till January 30.

This was informed by state health minister Prabhuram Choudhury in the state assembly.

Of the amount, the state government has disbursed `173 crore to 8 private hospitals designated as Covid-19 facilities in the state.

Two hospitals in Bhopal and Indore alone had been disbursed `125 crore, Mr Choudhury said.

Bhopal and Indore have been identified as Covid-19 hotspots in the state.

As many as 28,964 Covid-19 patients had been admitted to these 8 hospitals. The 8 hospitals cumulatively recorded 956 deaths.

Madhya Pradesh has so far recorded 2,60,313 positive cases. Out of them, 2,54,186 patients have recovered.

The state has reported 3,857 deaths so far.

New Delhi, Feb’. 25: A day before Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s roadshow in Gujarat’s Surat, sources in the AAP government alleged on Thursday that his security cover has been scaled down, a charge denied by the Union Home Ministry.

Joint Commissioner (Security) of Delhi Police ID Shukla said Kejriwal has a Z+ security cover and his “complete Z+ security” is being maintained.

Copenhagen, Feb. 25: The World Health Organisation on Thursday urged national authorities to make a priority of understanding the consequences of long-term coronavirus infections to help those suffering from worrying symptoms after many months.

“It's a clear priority for WHO, and of the utmost importance. It should be for every health authority,” Hans Kluge, regional director for WHO Europe, said while addressing a press conference.

While some studies have begun to shed light on the illness, it is still unclear why some patients with Covid-19 continue to show symptoms for months, including tiredness, brain fog, and cardiac and neurological disorders.

“The burden is real and it is significant. About one in 10 Covid-19 sufferers remain unwell after 12 weeks, and many for much longer,” Kluge said.