In wake of the rising Covid-19 cases in the national capital, Delhi government is planning to increase the quantity of beds for Covid-19 patients. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed that only 2 per cent beds are occupied. Satyendar Jain said, “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 per cent. We have also requested central govt to increase beds to their current tally of 1,090.” Delhi reported 10,774 new cases and 48 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total caseload of the national capital stood at 7,25,197.
(Published 12 April 2021, 18:13 IST)
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