India News | Maha to Have Tele-ICU Facility in 5 More Districts: Minister
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Monday said the tele-ICU facility has been implemented successfully in Mumbai, Bhiwandi and Thane.
Jalna, Aug 24 (PTI) Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Monday said the tele-ICU facility has been implemented successfully in Mumbai, Bhiwandi and Thane.
He said this facility would now be set up in Jalna, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Solapur and Akola districts.
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Tope told reporters that the proposal to use the technology, in which the condition of the patient is checked via a monitor attached to each bed by expert doctors who would then suggest the best line of treatment, has been given by Mediscape Foundation.
Responding to a query, the minister said the COVID-19 fatality rate in the state is falling.
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He said new cases are being detected due to extensive testing.
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