With Delhi registering an increase in corona cases, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reviewed meeting with senior health officials and Medical Superintendents (MSs) of government hospitals and directed them to take all possible measures to prevent corona spread.
Setting a target of 'zero corona death' in Delhi, Kejriwal announced that for corona tests in Delhi there is no requirement of a prescription from a qualified medical practitioners.
Taking to social media, Kejriwal tweeted, "Had a review meeting with Health Minister, Chief Secretary, senior officials and MS of govt hospitals. I have directed all MS and authorities to take all possible steps to prevent the spread of Corona and assured the hospitals of full support in this regard."
The review meeting was attended by Health Minister Satyendar Jain, along with the Chief Secretary and senior officials of the health department and medical superintendents of the government hospitals, and heads of the private labs in Delhi.
Along with directing the authorities to provide all possible help to the hospitals to prevent the spread of infection, Kejriwal said that just like Delhi was able to control Corona with the collective efforts of the two crore people of Delhi, it will be able to do this again with everyone's support.
Addressing the officials present in the meeting, Kejriwal said, "The Delhi Model of controlling Corona is being discussed widely across the country. We have been able to contain the spread of Corona in Delhi after the efforts of the two crore people of Delhi. I am sure that we will be able to do it this time as well with the people's support. In the last few days, we have doubled the testing in Delhi and are encouraging everyone to get tested since a doctor's prescription is no more required to get tested. The tests have been increased from 20000 to 40000 per day. I request everyone to encourage as many people as possible to get tested without any delay. If any hospital is experiencing any issues, they can directly reach me and I will extend all possible help in this regard."
Kejriwal also directed the secretary and all officers concerned that all state and central government's SOPs should be strictly enforced and there should be no complacency regarding the same. He also directed the heads of the private labs in Delhi to not deny tests for anybody who wants to get tested.
He also directed the ambulance services that no calls from patients should be refused and the patients should be transferred to the hospitals if needed as soon as possible. The Corona App should display all information regarding the number of beds and ventilators well-within time to prevent panic among patients.