Delhi govt prepares for worst, asks DMs to identify locations for extra beds, burial grounds for COVID patients
Jun 01, 2020
New Delhi [India], June 1 : Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday asked all district magistrates to plan in advance for enhancing the capacity of patient beds for COVID-19 patients by identifying indoor air-conditioned locations, preferably large multipurpose halls, and also identify additional cremation/burial grounds.
"In view of the increasing number of COVID-19 patients in Delhi, it is imperative to plan in advance for enhancing the capacity of patient beds and also to identify additional cremation/burial grounds," Rajesh Goyal, Additional CEO, DDMA wrote to the DMs.
"It is requested to identify and provide indoor air-conditioned locations, preferably large multipurpose halls/banquet halls/indoor stadiums, etc for putting up extra beds for COVID-19 patients along with the capacity of each such location. Locations of cremation/burial grounds away from residential areas are also requested to be provided," he added.
The magistrates have been urged to provide information by 4 pm on June 3.
