Almost all ICU beds in Delhi occupied: Arvind Kejriwal
Amid the health crisis in the national capital due to COVID-19, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that almost all ICU beds in Delhi were occupied.
He further said that 1,200 proper ICU beds would be available in Delhi by May 10. Arvind Kejriwal said that almost all ICU beds in Delhi were occupied and that 500 ICU beds each were coming up at the ground near GTB hospital and the main Ramlila Ground, 200 ICU beds at Radha Soami complex.
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He further said that the Delhi government has decided to import 18 tankers (Oxygen) from Bangkok and that they'll start arriving in April.
"We've requested Centre to allow the use of Air Force planes for this. Talks are on, I'm very hopeful that talks will be successful. This will resolve the issue of transport," said Delhi CM.
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He added that Delhi is importing 21 ready-to-use Oxygen plants from France. They can be brought to use immediately, he said, adding that these will be installed at different hospitals and this will help us in resolving the Oxygen crisis in those hospitals.
He also said that he had written to many industrialists of the country in last 4-5 days. "I had also written to CMs and sought help. We are receiving tremendous support, we have received offers from many people. Many of them are helping. I thank everyone who is helping Delhi Govt."
Earlier in the day, Arvind Kejriwal and Health Minister Satyendar Jain visited the Ramlila Ground. They inspected the construction work of an additional COVID Care Centre and also visited a special COVID Care Centre that was being built near GTB Hospital.
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