Covid-19: Karnataka HC Seeks Details From Govt, BBMP on Immediate Medical Assistance To Patients

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the State government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to submit details of procedures to be followed by patients tested positive for coronavirus to secure immediate medical help. “A writ court cannot interfere in what manner you do this. But the writ court can surely ensure that there is a system in place and that system is implemented”, the Court observed. The court also suggested the state government should consider creating a centralized mechanism where a large number of helpline numbers to enable patients affected with COVID to secure assistance.