A Committee of experts appointed by the government of Delhi, in the midst of concerns concerning a possible 3rd wave of infections, recommended the parents of Covid 19 positive kids who are being treated in the hospital to be allowed to enter the coronavirus ward.
The committee has, however, said that parents would be allowed to enter the ward only in full personal protective equipment (PPE) kits. “Parents would be allowed entry to the ward only if the child is crying incessantly, and if it becomes difficult to handle them without their parents. A separate centre shall be set up within hospitals for parents to stay,” a Delhi government official was quoted.
The panel also suggested that health workers should be trained to take care of children who are admitted to intensive care (ICU). His recommendations also include the development of paediatric ICUs and the arrangement for the preparation of a possible third wave of Covid-19 for over 10,000 ICU beds.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will soon be calling on the suggestions.
Furthermore, Covid 19 Management guidelines were issued by the Directorate General of the health services (DGHS), which is a member of the Health and Family Welfare Minister (MoHFW).
