Centre has written to states and Union Territories stating that smartphones and tablets should be allowed for hospitalised COVID-19 patients so they can interact with family and friends through video conferencing. Director General of Health Services (DGHS) in the Health Ministry Dr Rajiv Garg said hospitals can develop appropriate protocols for disinfecting the devices and allocating time slots.
Centre has written to states and Union Territories stating that smartphones and tablets should be allowed for hospitalised COVID-19 patients so they can interact with family and friends through video conferencing. Director General of Health Services (DGHS) in the Health Ministry Dr Rajiv Garg said hospitals can develop appropriate protocols for disinfecting the devices and allocating time slots.