Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriawal has said that around six thousand beds with oxygen facility will be added in the national capital in 2 to 4 days for the treatment of patients infected with COVID-19.
Addressing media, Mr Kejriwal said that around one thousand 300 such beds will be created at Yamuna Sports Complex, 2,500 beds with oxygen facility will be set up initially at Radha Soami Satsang Beas and rest will be added later.
Mr Kejriwal also announced that nearly 2100 beds have been set up at Hotels and Banquet Halls which will remain attached with the Hospitals.
Mr Kejriwal also said that he has spoken to the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and apprised him about the shortage of oxygen and urged him to expedite the supply of oxygen.
Mr Kejriwal said that he has also held a meeting with the officials in which directions have been given to take strict action against people who will found hoarding or black marketing medicines like Remdesivir.
He said, the city government is also receiving complaints that some labs are taking 3 to 4 days to give COVID19 reports to patients and the reason is that these labs are taking more samples than their exisitng capacity.
He said, strict action will be taken against such labs which are lifting sample beyond their capacity and are not giving reports within 24 hours.
Mr Kejriwal also said that strict action will also be taken against those hospitals not providing beds to the patients despite showing availability of beds in the App.
He said, the government will keep a close eye on the situation for some days and if the situation deteriorates, the government will take whatever step is needed to save lives.
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