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RT-PCR tests to be doubled; 300 more ICU beds at DRDO facility: Shah's Covid measures for Delhi
Delhi's COVID-19 situation in the wake of recent spike in cases in the national capital.Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain and senior officers of the central government attended the meeting chaired by Shah.The home minister reviewed the situation arising due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in Delhi and discussed ways to deal with it, a home ministry official said.After the meeting, Amit Shah said that it has been decided that the number of RT-PCR tests to be doubled and 300 more ICU beds are to be set up at a DRDO facility in Delhi."Mobile Testing Vans of ICMR and Health Ministry to be deployed at vulnerable spots.