Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that the Government has enough resources to apply corona vaccine to the entire Delhi in three to four weeks.
Addressing the media, Jain said that Delhi Government has the facilities like mohalla clinics, polyclinics, dispensaries and hospitals to provide vaccines to the people. There will be no issue of storage of vaccines as well, he said.
Jain said that the positivity rate in Delhi has decreased to 8.51per cent as opposed to 15.26 per cent on November 7. Overall more than 9500 beds are available out of which 1200 ICU beds are vacant, he added.
“We are waiting for the vaccine to be made available. Delhi has the infrastructure to roll it out and make it accessible to all the citizens within 3-4 weeks. Delhi is equipped with the latest infrastructure to facilitate the roll-out of the vaccine to Delhi’s population. For application, there are Mohalla Clinics, hospitals etc. It depends on how soon we get it from Central Government. As far as Storage is concerned, all amenities have been taken care of.” said Jain.
Citing the data, he said that there were 5482 new cases in Delhi on Friday. “The positivity rate was down to 8.51from 15.26 per cent. It has become less than half since November 7, 2020. At present, more than 50 per cent beds are available in hospitals. Total beds available are more than 9500. The occupancy rate is therefore steadily decreasing. In terms of ICU beds, more than 1200 are available,” he said.
Commenting on the ongoing farmer agitation, the minister said, “The farmers have legitimate concerns. They should at least be heard. The bill has been passed by the Central Government. It is their responsibility to deliberate with the farmers."
Talking about the issue, he said that the peaceful movement of farmers should not be stopped. “The central government should listen to the voice of their legitimate demands. The Delhi government is welcoming farmers but the central government is preventing farmers from coming to Delhi,” he added.
"A fair chance should be given to farmers to put across their points. Delhi Government refused Delhi Police’s proposal to convert stadiums into jails. There is no need to carry out arrests. Delhi Government is merely facilitating their visit. For them, all necessary amenities will be taken care of," he added.