Elective Surgeries restricted in Mohali hospitals, DC issues order
Mohali, April 19, 2021: As the COVID-19 situation deteriorates in the district, elective/planned surgeries have been restricted in both the Government and Private hospitals of Mohali.
In an order issued by Deputy Commissioner Girish Dayalan, all Elective surgeries have been restricted in all the hospitals within the district till April 30, 2021.
"The increased number of COVID positive cases has started putting more load on L2 and L3 COVID isolation facilities. For this purpose, more beds are required for COVID-19 patients at L2 and L3 levels. With the increase in the patient load in the healthcare facilities, it is imperative to restrict elective surgeries in all the hospitals," the DC stated.
"Hospitals shall ensure that Emergency services, MCH facilities, and trauma services continue uninterruptedly," the orders further read.