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Covid patients struggle to get admitted to hospitals in Lucknow due to CMO letter requirement, overcharging
Families in Lucknow are having a tough time getting their Covid-positive loved ones admitted to hospitals due to the requirement of an approval letter from the chief medical officer at government hospitals and because of overcharging at private hospitals.
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UPDATED: April 23, 2021 07:44 IST
Families in Lucknow are having a tough time getting their Covid-positive loved ones admitted to hospitals. (Photo: PTI file)
Amid a steep rise in Covid-19 cases across Uttar Pradesh, people are struggling to get patients admitted at hospitals in Lucknow. At government hospitals, the mandatory approval letter from the chief medical officer (CMO) is creating life-threatening delays. On the other hand, private hospitals have begun overcharging patients to an extent that makes them almost inaccessible.