Don’t panic in home isolation, by rushing to hospital, you’re creating more chaos: AIIMS Director
- 3 years ago
Amid the increasing demand for Remdesivir injections across the country, Delhi AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria on April 21 advised countrymen to not consider Remdesivir as a magic bullet as it is required for only a small percentage of COVID patients.
“It is important to understand that most of us who are either in home isolation or in the hospital don't actually need any specific treatment. Only a small percentage requires Remdesivir. Don't consider this as a magic bullet,” said Dr Guleria while addressing issues related to COVID-19 in the country.
“By rushing to the hospital, you are creating more chaos and not helping yourself and you are actually denying a bed to fellow citizen who may need it but may not get it because of unnecessary hospitalisation of people who don’t need to be in the hospital,” Dr Guleria added.
“It is important to understand that most of us who are either in home isolation or in the hospital don't actually need any specific treatment. Only a small percentage requires Remdesivir. Don't consider this as a magic bullet,” said Dr Guleria while addressing issues related to COVID-19 in the country.
“By rushing to the hospital, you are creating more chaos and not helping yourself and you are actually denying a bed to fellow citizen who may need it but may not get it because of unnecessary hospitalisation of people who don’t need to be in the hospital,” Dr Guleria added.