As dengue cases soar, hosps revive Covid-like home care protocol

Due to the surge in dengue patients, several private hospitals in Kolkata are providing home care services to those who cannot be accommodated due to a lack of beds. Patients with mild symptoms are being monitored by hospital doctors through telephonic advice or video consultations. Some hospitals are giving priority to home care patients for admission if their condition worsens. Home care is seen as beneficial in the current situation as it ensures critical patients do not have to wait for a bed and allows stable individuals to stay at home.