New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that lockdown will not be imposed in Delhi and the AAP government is fully prepared to deal with any situation posed by corona. “It is good that the number of corona patients admitted to hospitals during this wave is low but avoid getting infected and take care of yourself,” said Kejriwal.

“We can prepare 10 to 11 thousand ICU beds as the situation demands. Out of 136 corona patients admitted to LNJP, only six came for corona treatment, while 130 came for other diseases and were also found to be corona infected during the tests. People came mostly for corona treatment during the April wave, but the number of such people this time is very low,” he said.

Talking about LNJP Hospital, he said: “LNJP Hospital, in my opinion, is the best hospital in the country, having treated the highest number of patients successfully yet. More than 22,000 patients have returned home after receiving treatment at this facility. As a matter of fact, this is the only hospital in Delhi that has never turned away a pregnant lady. There have been over 700 successful deliveries here. There are excellent arrangements for Covid patients who require gynecological care.”

Talking about ICUs, Kejriwal said: “We are fully prepared. We have the ability to extend up to 37 thousand beds if necessary. Our 37000-bed capacity has yet to be utilized. If necessary, we may prepare 10000-11000 ICUs in Delhi by preparing 37000 beds. However, there isn't much of a need for that right now.” /BI/