Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain facilitated 76 frontline workers at Delhi Vidhan Sabha and applauded them for their effort and undeterred spirit.

Jain said that LNJP Hospital has put up a brave fight against the virus. “It is the only hospital that has treated over 11,000 patients. The pandemic affected many lives, however, Delhi successfully managed to sail through the tough times,” he said.

Delhi Government made calculated and well-thought-of moves especially when it introduced the home isolation system which proved to be highly effective, he said.

“The Delhi Government was the first to take into consideration BiPAP and HFNC machines, and not stress on ventilators. The minister recalled all their efforts which ultimately led to the decline of the pandemic in Delhi,” he said.

The Minister stressed that immunity is the most important and the most important immunity booster is happiness. He urged everyone to remain happy and at peace while following all the precautions.

Speaking at this occasion, he also said “LNJP Hospital put up a tough fight during the prevailing war against the coronavirus. The hospital successfully treated more than 11,000 patients. When the Delhi Government introduced plasma therapy, the first trial was conducted at LNJP Hospital under the supervision of its very proficient staff,” he said.

“The very first plasma bank started on the 2nd of July too was established at LNJP Hospital. This pandemic put us all in a fix when it came to finding a solution pertaining to its cure. However, the Delhi Government, the doctors and staff at all Delhi Government hospitals worked day and night to bring forth new solutions to fight this virus,” he said.

Recalling the initial days, Jain said, “I remember, when the pandemic broke initially, we made a calculated move after reviewing the situation and decided to introduce the world’s first home isolation system.”

“People who were asymptomatic and showed minor symptoms were advised home isolation and were given regular check-ups including home visits from Delhi Government doctors. The pulse oximeter was given to every patient and they were advised to monitor their oxygen levels. It was ensured that both public and private Hospitals had an adequate capacity of beds. LNJP was India’s first hospital fully dedicated to covid patients and the only hospital with 2,500 beds,” he said.

The Minister further added, “I feel now that all the three waves of the coronavirus have hit the city, it will die down eventually. Now it is no more a pandemic but an endemic. The infection will not be eradicated much like other diseases but the surge is on the wane. I hope we won’t see 8,600 cases in a day. I feel we are out of the danger zone but we still need to take proper precautions, masks and social distancing needs to be maintained.”