Arvind Kejriwal to address important press conference at 12:00 pm
Delhi is facing an unprecedented challenge arising out of COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday. In a press briefing, Kejriwal said that LG Anil Baijal's decision which overturned AAP government's decision to reserve Delhi hospitals for people from the state would be respected. Delhi's coronavirus cases have notched up to 31,309 while the death toll has risen to 905. Kejriwal himself underwent a coronavirus test yesterday after showing symptoms of coronavirus. He was declared positive after the results confirmed on Tuesday afternoon.
Mathematical models of the progression of COVID-19 show it would be “possible” for Delhi to have 5.5 lakh cases by the end of July, several scientists have said while stating that community transmission of the disease may have started a while ago.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on COVID-19 situation: Highlights
- Delhi faces an unprecedented situation
- Delhi would need almost 1.5 lakh hospital beds by July last
- LG's decision to treat everyone in Delhi hospitals will be respected. We will do whatever is possible to salvage the situation due to coronavirus pandemic
- I would urge neighbouring states to help create more facilities in their states. This is not to blame anyone, CM Kejriwal said.
- This is not the time for politics. Fight against coronavirus should be fought together.
- Not ruling out deficiencies in the process or implementation of orders. We are working to resolve people's problems. There will be complaints but let us work towards addressing those pressing problems and save as many lives as possible.
