Lucknow: On May 3, Sanjeevan Lal (45), a daily bet and ear single bread for his wife and five children, died to suspect Coronavirus infection.
Living in a remote corner of the mango belt at Bada Kasmandi, Malihabad, the whole family has symptoms of infection.
Without a bed supported by oxygen at the nearest public health center, the family took Lal to ‘Clinic’ which was run by a dukun, where he took his last breath.
The shaman does not give them a medical summary or Covid death certificate for LAL.
Likewise, Ajay Kumar (34), an executive sales in IT companies, surrendered on April 17 because of Covid-19 suspected.
His wandering Ankita Maurya said, “Our whole family was affected.
On April 15, Ajay’s condition deteriorated and we ran from the pillar to be sent for the beds supported by oxygen, but did not find it.
Two days later, she gave up in a private hospital.
I do not have Covid certificate to prove the cause of death.
I have a seven-year-old daughter and need any possible assistance.
Authorities say they cannot help us with a Covid certificate.
“In another example, Sunit Singh (43) died in the third week of April after the symptoms of Coronavirus .
His wife Sunita and three children tried in vain to get government assistance.
Without a report that confirmed Covid’s death, they lost hope.
The two small daughters have become recipients of bread for families.
“Like Sanjeevan, Ajay and Sunit, there were many victims who lost their lives during the covid-19 second wave peak which hit the country.
Many died in the centers run by shamans or in their homes following government advisors about home treatment.
Families like It has no evidence to ensure the cause of death.
This means they may not get government assistance, “said Sangeeta Sharma, Coordinator of Lucknow Childline Unit.
According to government officials, one must provide Covid death evidence to compensate RS 50,000 compensation.
Additional District Judges, Finance, Bipin Mishra, Nodal Officer to Sabirsal Compensation, said, “We are aware of this problem.
There may be an original case where the victim died because Corona infection was suspected.
But the challenge is how to prove it.
We will try to raise care about authority country to help the family.
” “In Lucknow, we let the family without a Covid death certificate to submit other medical documents for compensation.
However, the decision on providing financial assistance will be taken after consulting the state government and medical experts,” he added.
According to the recent government orders, a medical summary or simtomatic treatment records can be accepted for compensation requests.
In Lucknow, officially 2,651 Covid deaths are reported.