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How a banquet hall in Delhi is saving lives

​Daryaganj banquet hall in a new role
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​Daryaganj banquet hall in a new role
A banquet hall in Daryaganj has become the first facility to be converted into a 100-bed emergency Covid-care centre.
​The Chief Minister visits
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​The Chief Minister visits
According to a report by ANI, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday visited Shehnai Banquet Hall which is near LNJP Hospital Annexe.
​Flanking a hospital
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​Flanking a hospital
"Every bed will have oxygen supply. The facility has been attached to the Lok Nayak Hospital, which is situated right across the road. Patients with moderate symptoms can be admitted to the facility, and if their condition worsens, they will be shifted to the Lok Nayak Hospital," Kejriwal said.
​More on the way
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​More on the way
In a recent exercise, Delhi government has identified 77 banquet halls, which would be turned into Covid facilities with beds ranging between 20-325 beds.
​Mushrooming numbers
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​Mushrooming numbers
Delhi on Tuesday reported the highest single-day spike of 3,947 new COVID-19 cases. According to the Delhi Health Department Bulletin, the national capital has reported a total of 66,602 cases of which active cases stand at 24,988. At least 2,301 people have succumbed to the disease.
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