Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Thursday in a meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with his Deputy, Manish Sisodia and Health Minister Satyendra Jain, took stock of the situation across the national Capital in wake of coronavirus outbreak.
The L-G reviewed medical preparedness, enforcement of lockdown, social distancing, welfare measures for vulnerable sections and perimeter control measures to contain Covid-19.
At the outset, Joint Secretary (Health), Centre Government made a detailed presentation on COVID-19 management in Delhi with focus on status of medical preparedness and scenario planning for health infrastructure including quarantine and isolation facilities in the country.
Secretary Health, Delhi Government gave detailed presentation about medical preparedness of Delhi considering possible scenarios. “At present 3,734 beds are available for COVID-19 patients at LNJP, GTB, DDU and other private hospitals (including Max Super Specialty Hospital, Sir Gangaram Hospital and Apollo Hospital). Delhi Government has secured supply of 3,500 Personal Protective Equipments per day and 28,000 N95 Masks per week for frontline health workers and health professionals,” said official.
“Mass mechanized disinfection is being carried out by local bodies using 1 per cent hypochlorite solution spray in public, residential areas, bus stops, public toilets, markets, Mother Dairy booths and taxi stands,” said official.
“The DUSIB is taking measures for the case of homeless people in DUSIB Shelter Homes. Adequate arrangement of soaps, hand sanitisers, protective masks and medical screening is being made in all shelter homes,” said official.
The L-G directed Delhi Police for assisting Health Department in using technology for tracking mobile numbers of people who are under home quarantine. SN Shrivastava, Delhi Commissioner of Police informed that 23 violators of home quarantine have been booked under section 188 of CrPC and have been sent to quarantine centres.
Members of Delhi Disaster Management Authority placed on record their appreciation for the Government officials, Foot Soldiers, medical professionals, Volunteers, Sanitation Workers, NGOs, Private entities and countless others who are making all out efforts to fight the menace of COVID-19.
