Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday said that there is a shortage of hospital beds, especially in the ICUs.
“Out of 15,804 beds in Delhi hospitals, 7,051 beds are occupied at present. However, we`re facing a problem as there is a shortage of beds, especially in ICU in some private hospitals as people from outside Delhi prefer specific hospitals for treatment.” Satyendar Jain sai.
He further added that there is no shortage” of medical oxygen in the capital for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
“There is no lack of oxygen, but some suppliers have been told that they will first have to supply in Rajasthan. This problem will be resolved soon. Oxygen comes from Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan in Delhi because the plants are large in number in these areas.”Delhi government hospitals have six to seven days of oxygen stock,” he added.
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