Panaji: 68 Death Increases Covid-19 Mortality Counts Country, which was reported to be late by the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), most cases died during the destructive second pandemic wave.
Epidemiology of the State Dr.
Utkarsh Betodkar told TOI that they were all medico-legal cases that were immediately taken to the morgue.
In clarification with hospital authorities in SGDH, Toi was told that they were people who were taken dead to the hospital and were positively tested after their swab sample was tested for Covid-19.
“All the deaths of Medico-legal cases are certified by forensic medical doctors,” said the hospital authority.
Although health bulletins stated that 68 reported deaths were for the period August 2020 to June 2021, the majority took place during the second wave of March to June, when people were taken dead to the hospital.
They also included victims of accidents found positive.
“This happened during the peak of the second wave and at the time the deceased test report was received, it was four days or more and we were worried about saving life at the time when there was a problem of oxygen, nurses and advantages of patients.
But this death must also be added to the census and they must be able to be able to Receive compensation, “said an official.
Incidentally, the deceased number was also included in the old Hospicio and Hospital ESI.
An official said there was duplication that needed time to be corrected, and that SGDH had tried to set a direct record.
Some relatives of Covid-19 victims, which are in accordance with the criteria for receiving compensation, have gone to SGDH to collect documents stating the cause of death.
“These cases fall under the scope of the police and hospitals have ignored them.
They are not technically clinical deaths because they have not died because of hospital care.
Medico-legal cases will also be permitted to file compensation if they meet the criteria income, etc., “said the doctor.