Thiruvananthapuram: The government cannot hide covid deaths happening in the state, said Health Minister Veena George on Thursday. The cause of death is always determined by doctors themselves. Covid efforts and deaths are reported in line with guidelines laid by ICMR and World Health Organsiation(WHO), said the minister, replying to Opposition Leader VD Sateeshan’s allegation that government was playing a game of hide-and-seek with regard to covid death data.
If the Union Home Ministry issues a new guideline relating to covid deaths, the same will be examined and considered; it is government’s aim to offer maximum help to the people, said the minister.
The minister also said a new system was on anvil that will enable hospitals to report deaths online. It is meant to make governmental processes more transparent, the minister added.
