Ensure extra caution before discharging COVID patients: Shinde

Thane, May 13() Maharashtra minister Eknath Shindeon Wednesday directed authorities in his home district ofThane to be extra cautious before discharging COVID-19patients from hospitals after their recovery.

Citing growing number of cases in the city and thedistrict neighbouring Mumbai, the guardian minister said extracare should be taken before discharging such patients as manycases were traced to congested areas and slum clusters.

He also referred to recent directives given by thestate Health department on discharging such patients. CORRNSK NSK