Coimbatore: With the second Covid-19 wave subsiding and the test positivity rate dropping to 2%, people have become more confident to step into hospitals again. This is not only to accompany or visit the loved ones, but for elective surgical procedures that involve several hours or days of hospitalization. Most of the major multi and single specialty hospitals say they have begun to perform elective surgeries almost 80% to 100% of their pre-Covid capacities.
For the past one month, the Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project has been approving insurance claims for elective surgical procedures as well. This, along with the falling number of Covid-19 patients, easily available oxygen and drop in hospital infections, has better positioned the hospitals to perform elective surgeries.
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Coronavirus | State fixes rates for private ambulances
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Govt. warns operators of stern action for over-charging
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Govt. warns operators of stern action for over-charging The Tamil Nadu Health Department has fixed rates for private ambulances to transport COVID-19 patients to hospitals. Those charging over and above these rates will face immediate cancellation of driving licences and the registration of vehicles, besides their immediate confiscation.
For the patient transport ambulances, the Department has fixed ₹1,500 for the first 10 km. For every additional kilometre, ₹25 can be charged. For basic life support ambulances with oxygen, the fare is ₹2,000 for the first 10 km and ₹50 for every additional kilometre.