Delhi govt to convert many hospitals into 'COVID facilities': CM Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi: In the wake of the rising coronavirus cases, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held a Covid-19 review meeting over the current situation in the national capital.
The Covid review meeting in Delhi was attended by the ministers and top officers of the Delhi government.
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The Delhi Chief Minister directed that the number of beds should be increased in hospitals. It was also decided that many government and private hospitals will be made fully COVID- hospitals once again.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that "We are taking several steps to increase beds in both private and government sectors.
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He further urged everyone to cooperate and to follow coronavirus protocols in Delhi. "Don’t rush to a hospital unless necessary. Go and vaccinate if you are eligible," he said.
Meanwhile, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that "We added 5,000 more beds last week and will add more."
"At present, there are 5,525 beds in Delhi. 190 beds are occupied which amounts to 2 percent. We have also requested the central govt to increase beds to their current tally of 190."
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