Coronavirus: The total number of intensive care beds with ventilators in Delhi is 1,283.
New Delhi:
Coronavirus is on an upward spiral in the nation’s capital that has passed the 8,000 mark, Delhi High Court today authorized Arvind Kejriwal government to reserve 80% of beds in intensive care units at 33 private hospitals for Covid patients. “The situation is dynamic in Delhi … The AAP government needs to keep its finger on the pulse to be able to deal with the situation,” the High Court said.
The availability of intensive care beds with respiratory assistance in Delhi has reached an all-time low, with just 13% of beds available in private and government hospitals combined, GalacticGaming found.
Most large hospitals have reached maximum occupancy, while many have only one bed available for patients requiring intensive care and ventilation assistance.
The total number of intensive care beds with ventilators in the city is 1,283 of which 1,119 (87%) are occupied. Only 164 beds (13%) are vacant.
Of the 809 intensive care beds with respiratory assistance in public hospitals, only 99 are vacant. Of the 474 intensive care beds equipped with ventilators in private hospitals, only 65 are vacant.
Last night, figures from the Ministry of Health showed Delhi registered 8,593 new cases of Covid in 24 hours. The death toll was 85 – the second highest recorded in the city.
Admitting that the number of deaths is rising rapidly, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said: “Today three times as many tests are done compared to the last time there was a peak. Over 64,000 tests were carried out yesterday which is a record in itself.
The Delhi government relies heavily on tests to control the numbers. All over the city, RT-PCR tests are being carried out in markets, shops and restaurants both at traders and customers.
