“Covid treatment is simple and not like a complex surgery. Basic oxygen support, availability of drugs such as steroids and constant follow up on saturation levels will do (Image used for representational purpose)
BENGALURU: Doctors in North Karnataka districts say they have treated several Covid-positive persons who flew down from Delhi when infections peaked there a few days ago. Amid lack of stringent scrutiny at airports, many of these travellers tampered with the PDFs of their Covid-positive reports or even evaded medical checks, they claim.
A scientist travelled from Delhi to Gadag when he turned Covid positive in mid-April and was treated at a private hospital. The scientist, who works in a central government-run institution, took the flight after he developed breathlessness.