COVID-19: Accept SC observations, trying our best to augment health infra, says Delhi govt
The Delhi government's remarks came after the apex court on Friday lashed out at the city government, terming as "horrific" the state of affairs in Delhi hospitals with bodies being stacked next to COVID-19 patients.
"We accept Supreme Court's observations with utmost respect and with absolute sincerity. The Delhi government is determined to provide health care for all and to ensure best possible treatment to each COVID-19 patient," the government said in a statement.
If there are any gaps that still remain and are brought to its notice, the Delhi government will act on them sincerely and immediately, it said.
"This is an extraordinary situation and the Delhi government is trying its best from the very first day to set up better infrastructure and to provide quality healthcare to all COVID-19 patients," the statement said.
The court questioned Delhi government for conducting fewer COVID tests and sought to know why testing went down from 7,000 to 5,000 a day.
Referring to the court's observation regarding the LNJP hospital, the Delhi government said it is the biggest COVID-19 hospital in Delhi and right now around 2,000 beds are operational there for the coronavirus patients.
"Many critical patients from the Central government and the private hospitals in Delhi are being referred to the LNJP hospital for better medication. So far, over 2100 patients from LNJP hospital have successfully recovered from COVID-19 infection and returned to their homes," it said.
A team of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) visited the LNJP hospital on Thursday and expressed satisfaction after scrutinising facilities at the hospital, Delhi government said. VIT TDS TDS