Assam, 23rd November: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed grave concerns over the spike in Covid-19 cases across the country in November. It has also asked the governments of Assam, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Gujarat to file status reports on the Covid-19 situation in the respective states.
A three-judge bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said, “The Covid-19 situation is likely to grow grim in the coming months. We are of the opinion that all states must be prepared for the coming months.”
The bench was hearing a suo moto petition of the management of medical care given to Covid-19 patients and the manner of treating bodies with dignity after certain news reports showed bodies lying unattended in the hospital.
The Court has asked all states, especially Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Assam to file a status report on the current position of Covid-19 cases, facilities provided in hospitals, and preparedness to deal with a spike of cases in coming months.
The responses have to be filed before the next date of hearing fixed for Friday.
