Delhi Government Issues Covid Advisory Amid Rising Cases: What You Need to Know

In response to increasing Covid cases, the Delhi government has issued a crucial advisory for hospitals to ensure readiness with necessary resources. This includes the availability of beds, oxygen, and medications, along with the requirement for genome sequencing of positive samples. The advisory aims to bolster the healthcare system's response to the ongoing pandemic. Read on to discover the full details of the government's proactive measures and what hospitals need to do.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 23, 2025, 20:06 IST

Delhi's Proactive Measures Against Covid-19

New Delhi: On Friday, the Delhi government released a Covid advisory urging hospitals to ensure they are ready with sufficient beds, oxygen supplies, medications, and vaccines.

This advisory was prompted by a rise in Covid cases reported across various states.

Health authorities have instructed medical facilities to forward all positive Covid samples for genome sequencing to Lok Nayak Hospital.

The directive emphasizes that hospitals must maintain readiness by having adequate beds, oxygen, antibiotics, and other essential medications available. Additionally, all medical equipment, including ventilators, Bi-PAP machines, oxygen concentrators, and PSA systems, should be operational.

Furthermore, it is required that daily updates on all health parameters be submitted to the Delhi State Health Data Management Portal.