Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses a presser on the Covid situation within the nationwide capital.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday addressed a presser on the Covid situation within the nationwide capital saying that circumstances proceed to rise and nobody is aware of when the height of the present wave of coronavirus will come, due to this fact, we must be ready for the worst and stay a step forward of the pandemic.
Speaking concerning the availability of the beds within the hospitals, Kejriwal stated throughout the earlier peak in November, the central authorities organized round 4,100 beds but this time when the circumstances are a lot greater, they’ve given them just one,800 beds. The chief minister acknowledged that the Centre has at all times helped the Delhi authorities throughout pandemic occasions and urged to extend the quantity of beds in Centre-run hospitals.Â
Kejriwal stated he has requested Union Health Minister Dr Hash Vardhan to order not less than 50 per cent of beds for Covid sufferers in premier institutes like AIIMS, others.
The Chief Minister additionally apprised concerning the availability of medical oxygen provide and Remdisivir drug including the federal government is having a shortage of each.
Kejriwal assured strict motion towards those that are present in unethical practices or black advertising of Remdesivir.
Addressing the problem of what some labs are taking 3-4 days for sending outcomes of corona exams, Kejriwal stated many labs within the metropolis are taking exams greater than their capacity, inflicting a delay in sending reviews. He warned and warranted motion towards such labs that aren’t promising check ends in 24 hours.
Arvind Kejriwal additionally stated strict motion can be taken towards hospitals which are faking data on the supply of beds.
“We will keep a close eye on the situation for some days. If the situation deteriorates, we will take whatever step is needed to save your lives,” Kejriwal added.
