Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (DV)

Udupi, May 21: Treatment will be provided to the Covid-19 patients under the Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka scheme at government and private hospitals of the district.

The government will pay the treatment charge of the patients admitted to hospitals under the government quota as per referral from the deputy commissioner. The patients who are admitted under government quota will be given Remdesivir free of cost.

In case, if the patients go directly to the private hospital for treatment, the patients should pay the bill fixed by the government. Rs 10,000 will be the cost of a general ward of the private hospital, Rs 15,000 will be for isolation without the ventilator, Rs 12,000 for HDU, Rs 25,000 for isolation with the ventilator.

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If the private hospital fails to admit the Covid-19 patients, delays their treatment or charges exorbitant price, the public can contact the toll-free number 1800 425 8330 or 1912 or can call up 080-22536200 to file the complaint, said the district leprosy controlling officer.