New Delhi: The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in Delhi on Monday (April 12) named 14 private hospitals together with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, St Stephens Hospital and Tis Hazari within the nationwide capital as “COVID-19 care” hospitals.
The government additional directed these hospitals to not admit any non-coronavirus sufferers until additional orders from the authorities.
Additionally, as per the order issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the AAP government has additionally requested 19 extra private hospitals to order no less than 80% of their ICU beds for COVID-related therapy.
The order additionally said that over 82 private hospitals within the metropolis have been directed to put aside no less than 60% of their ICU beds for COVID-19 sufferers.
“Furthermore, 101 private hospitals are directed to reserve at least 60% of their ward bed capacity for COVID-related treatment,” the order mentioned.
Here’s the whole list of 14 COVID-19 care hospitals:
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
- Holy Family Hospital
- Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Punjabi Bagh
- Max SS Hospital Shalimar Bagh
- Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh
- Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital
- Venkateshwar Hospital
- Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute
- Jaipur Golden Hospital
- Mata Chanan Devi Hospital
- Pushpawati Singhania Research institute (PSRI)
- Manipal Hospital Delhi
- Saroj Super Specialty Hospital
Meanwhile, AAP chief and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday (April 12) referred to as a gathering to take inventory of the COVID-19 scenario within the nationwide capital.
“Held review meeting. We are taking several steps to increase beds in both private and government sectors. Urge everyone to cooperate. Please follow COVID protocols. Don’t rush to hospital unless necessary. Go and vaccinate if you are eligible,” mentioned Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal after the evaluate assembly.
Earlier on Monday, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain advised the media, “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%. We have also requested the central govt to increase beds to their current tally of 190.”
On Monday, Delhi reported 11,491 new COVID-19 instances in a single day. 72 deaths had been reported within the final 24 hours. The cumulative caseload of town has risen to 7,36,688, as per the well being division’s notification.
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