hospitals for Covid-19 patients has been increased from 15% to 25% in the national capital, said Delhi health minister Satyendra Jain on Saturday. "With 87,505 testings, we are testing five times higher than other states.
Delhi's positivity rate stands at 4.11%. The number of beds in private hospitals has been increased from 15% to 25%. Every two out of three beds in Delhi hospitals are vacant," Jain said.Further speaking about the surge in Covid-19 cases, he said that those living in congested areas are more prone to the infection.
The minister urged people to follow all health protocols, including wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing, to combat the virus.The Delhi government has issued helpline number -- 87505 -- for Covid-19.