BENGALURU: Nearly one in two households in Karnataka have people who need constant health monitoring, according to a survey by the state government.
The need for regular surveillance and monitoring of a high number of people will increase pressure on the already inadequate health infrastructure of the state and bring the focus back on glaring regional imbalance as Karnataka prepares to further ease restrictions on the covid-19 induced lockdown post 31 May.
Of the around 1.08 crore households that have been surveyed, there are at least over 48 lakh homes that have people who are senior citizens, persons with co-morbid conditions, flu-like symptoms, and respiratory issues, besides pregnant and lactating women.
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