Delhi LG, CM discuss possible third wave of COVID-19

New Delhi, Jun 18 (UNI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday met to devise a strategy to counter a possible third wave of novel coronavirus.

Experts estimate that if a third wave of the pandemic arrives, then during the normal situation in Delhi, about 37,000 Corona cases can emerge per day, whereas if the outbreak is very high, then about 45,000 cases can surface daily.

The Delhi government, in a statement, informed that a presentation inclusive of all the extensive preparedness measures was made, highlighting the enhanced healthcare infrastructure that Delhi government has been persistently building since the pandemic.

Mr Kejriwal discussed in detail about the State Level Task Force constituted by the Government, to increase the number of health workers and Pediatric Task Force to streamline effective treatment of children from Corona.

The chief minister apprised the LG about PSA Oxygen Plant, Cryogenic Plant, LMO Storage Plant, Oxygen and bed management in hospitals, arrangement of medicines and vaccination.

Through the presentation in the meeting, a full blueprint of the preparations being made by the Delhi government was presented to the LG.

The Chief Minister informed the Lieutenant Governor in detail about the cryogenic bottling plant, LMO storage plant along with the PSA oxygen plant which has been established in different areas of Delhi and will be set up in the coming few days.