The minister announced that government rates would apply to the normal, non-ICU beds reserved in private hospitals by the Delhi government for COVID-19 patients

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Kejriwal also emphasised that this decision should not be politicised, saying that the Delhi government is not against the festival; the decision taken is in light of the rising cases, and is in the interest of the safety of people

He said the administration and the medical department should make sure that the COVID-19 patients admitted in private hospitals face no inconvenience

The national capital has been witnessing a spurt in coronavirus cases since October 28 when daily cases breached the 5,000 mark for the first time. Single-day rise in cases crossed the 8,000 mark on November 11

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Addressing an online media briefing, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also said that the Delhi government has sent a proposal to Lt Governor Anil Baijal to allow only 50 people to attend wedding ceremonies against the earlier limit of 200

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan spoke about the upsurge in number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi and the action plan made by the health ministry in cooperation with the Delhi government, Indian Council of Medical Research, NITI Aayog and AIIMS

Kejriwal government has sent a proposal to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to roll back its decision to allow gathering of 200 people in marriage ceremonies and restricted number to 50 now

In a letter to Vardhan last week, Kejriwal cited a shortfall of around 4,900 beds in hospitals, seeking the Union minister's direction to the hospitals run by the central government in Delhi

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Health officials have warned the state government against health risks associated with polluted air. This can be very dangerous for those affected due to coronavirus; people with comorbidities are at a higher risk of dying due to coronavirus

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had, earlier on Thursday, also appealed to people residing in the national capital not to burst firecrackers and join him in celebrating Lakshmi Puja virtually

The government's priority is to give best treatment and healthcare facilities to COVID-19 patients in Delhi and to keep the death rate as low as possible, he said

Jain also said that aggressive contact tracing was the primary reason behind the spike in new cases

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Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, interacting with reporters, said, as of now 20 patients are at the Hindu Rao Hospital

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The court issued notices and sought responses of the Delhi government and the Centre on a plea by 'Association of Healthcare Providers' to quash the order to reserve 80 per cent ICU beds for COVID-19 patients