Bengaluru Jul 29: There will be a centralised system in place in Karnataka to classify asymptomatic, symptomatic and mild symptomatic persons and recommend treatment based on the severity of the cases, said Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Tuesday here.
"Various existing apps related to COVID-19 will be brought under one platform to get real-time information which will assist in strategising allocation of hospitals/beds to the needy. This will probably remove the delay in bed allocation and treatment which is being faced now. The patients will get all information in one phone call," Dr Sudhakar said.
Sudhakar spoke with a team of experts from the government and Infosys.
Referring to a company by name Step 1, which is providing such services in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, the Minister said that a similar system will be implemented in the state as well.
"This company is having a team of doctors and nurses which is guiding the people whether they need hospital treatment or home isolation after they are tested positive for COVID-19. More than 70 per cent of the positive cases are being asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and are advised to go for home isolation," the minister said.
"The load on the hospitals is reduced and severe cases can be administered proper treatment. Infosys co-ordinates with the government to provide technical support for this system," Dr Sudhakar added.
Earlier during the day, the minister held a video conference with the heads of private medical colleges to review COVID preparedness.
The government has already passed guidelines to allocate 50 per cent of hospital beds for COVID patients.
Bengaluru, May 26: The Karnataka state committee of Bharatiya Janata Party has selected the new office bearers under the leadership of Shivamogga MP and former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa.
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Yeddyurappaji congratulation, BJP's victory in the MLC elections is an indication of BJP's growing popularity.
Yeddyurappaji congratulation, BJP's victory in the MLC elections is an indication of BJP's growing popularity.
All the best yeddy ji, hope u will do better this time.
when Sriramaluru joined BJP again ?
is there any need to mention the caste of the bearers?
Hearty Congratulations to Newly elected MLCs.
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