The BID problem – non-Covid-19 cases are dying, too

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Relatives say the poor response system, lack of facilities and delayed treatment have led to unnecessary deaths among non-Covid patients. (Facebook pic)PETALING JAYA: On Sept 5, a total of 336 Covid-19 deaths were reported, of which 107 were brought-in-dead (BID). A day earlier, there were 362 deaths with 104 BID cases.With almost a third of cases being brought-in-dead, it has become a serious matter, with no sign of it abating.Health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has promised to look into the cases, especially those in Category 1 and 2 that deteriorate quickly, while still at home or in quarantine.A nationwide monthly high fatality was recorded in August – 7,640 Covid-related deaths, almost double the 3,854 cases in July. For August alone, 1,577 cases or 20.6% were BID cases, and as of Aug 31, cumulative BID cases stood at 2,638, 15.8% of the total 16,664 Covid-19 fatalities, acc…