Delhi Is Facing Shortage Of Private Hospital ICU Beds As Struggle Against COVID-19 Continues

Delhi health minister Satyender Jain said that there is a shortage of private hospital beds in the capital especially in ICUs, according to a report by news agency ANI.

He further stated that there is no shortage of medical oxygen in the national capital for the treatment of COVID patients.

"There is no lack of oxygen, but some suppliers have been told that they will first have to supply in Rajasthan. This problem will be resolved soon. Oxygen comes from Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan in Delhi because the plants are large in number in these areas.

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"Delhi government hospitals have six to seven days of oxygen stock," he added.

Shortage of beds

Jain also highlighted the ratio of coronavirus patients in Delhi and the availability of beds.

"Out of 15,804 beds in Delhi hospitals, 7051 beds are currently occupied. However, we are facing a problem as there is a shortage of beds, especially in ICU in some private hospitals as people from outside Delhi prefer specific hospitals for treatment," he was quoted as saying by ANI.

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Shortage of beds has been an underlying concern about India¡¯s health infrastructure as the country continues to struggle against COVID-19.

There was an initial scare in May and June, after which the situation seemed to be under control. However, as the cases surge again, the shortage of beds is an emerging worry.