On Monday, Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) directed all District Magistrates (DMs) to plan in advance for enhancing the capacity of patient beds for Coronavirus patients by identifying indoor air-conditioned locations, preferably large multipurpose halls, & also identify additional cremation/burial grounds.
Rajesh Goyal, Additional CEO, DDMA wrote to the DMs, "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 & also to identify additional cremation/burial grounds".
Goyal added that "It is requested to identify & 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".
The DMs have been urged to provide information by 4 pm on June 3.
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