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But there is another factor, only recently mentioned in Indian media. The fear factor causes many of those with means to insist on hospitalization. This articl
by mulvya 5y ago
But there is another factor, only recently mentioned in Indian media.
The fear factor causes many of those with means to insist on hospitalization. This article talks about it in the context of celebs [1] but I've seen it among my relatives as well where healthy young adults with moderate/high Ct values are admitted on insistence of their parents or themselves.
I read similar reporting about self-arranged oxygen use as well.
[1]: https://www.timesnownews.com/mumbai/article/mumbai-film-stars-cricketers-occupying-hospital-beds-despite-mild-covid-19-symptoms-leading-to-shortage/744637 https://www.timesnownews.com/mumbai/article/mumbai-film-star...
- Hiopl 5y agoThat's interesting, thanks. Makes me wonder how widespread it is, but when spots are scarce and every bed counts, it's awful all the same. Also ties back into the idea that governments need to act earlier than might seem necessary.
- Clewza313 5y agoWhich is a bit odd, since outside a few elite private institutions, Indian hospitals are dire and the same media regularly carries horror stories of rooms full of corpses etc.