The government, in the meantime, had ramped up its bed capacity to over 15,000 and slowly started bringing it down in August when the number of new cases as well as hospitalisations saw a dip. Currently, Delhi has 14,397 beds earmarked for the treatment of Covid-19 patients across hospitals – both government and private. Of these, only 15% beds are in the intensive care units and are either with or without ventilators. … [Read more...] about ‘Reserve 80% ICU beds for Covid patients’: Delhi govt to private hospitals
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Punjab health department website catches virus in Covid time
The website, which provides updates on the Covid-19 situation, intimates the public about government instructions to hospitals besides contact details of nodal officers and control rooms, and uploads public notices and media bulletins, has not been repaired so far. … [Read more...] about Punjab health department website catches virus in Covid time
Over 92,000 fresh Covid-19 cases take India’s tally closer to 5 million
Apaert from Maharashtra, the Centre on Sunday urged Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to ensure adequate oxygen availability in all healthcare facilities and unrestricted intra- and inter-state movement of oxygen cylinders because of the coronavirus pandemic. … [Read more...] about Over 92,000 fresh Covid-19 cases take India’s tally closer to 5 million
Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asks members to remain seated while speaking
“It would be difficult for you all, but because of COVID-19 and on the advice of experts, I have decided that I will allow members to remain seated while speaking in the House. I know members will have problem, but I have no other option,” Mr. Birla said. … [Read more...] about Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asks members to remain seated while speaking
Parliament monsoon session: MPs should send our message the whole country is with the soldiers, says Narendra Modi
The PM also urged the MPs and media personnel to abide by the protocol for social distancing. “In these circumstances, we will abide by the protocols; till there is a vaccine we cannot let down our guard. We are hopeful that our scientists are successful and we get the vaccine,” he said. … [Read more...] about Parliament monsoon session: MPs should send our message the whole country is with the soldiers, says Narendra Modi
