In an effort to reduce mortality from Covid-19, the Delhi government has asked all Covid testing centers to mandatorily check the oxygen saturation levels of everyone who gets tested. Those with an oxygen saturation level below 94% must be examined by a doctor. On Tuesday, 83 deaths were recorded, the highest in more than five months, bringing the death toll to 7,143. For more than four days, Delhi has been recording more than 70 deaths per day; A total of 310 deaths were reported on these days alone.
The order, issued by Special Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) Udit Prakash Rai, directs all centers to implement the guidelines with immediate effect. The directives were issued after several patients visiting hospitals were found to have progressed to moderate or severe categories of Covid-19.
The state government on Tuesday announced the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the restart of local train services starting Wednesday. In it, the government divided responsibilities between its officials and the railways.
According to the SOP, published by the Department of Home Affairs and Hills, the railroads will make available an adequate number of trains based on the requirement, and will disinfect the cars daily, and when deemed convenient.
The use of a mask or cover will be mandatory for passengers. The entry and exit points will be designed to facilitate the movement of passengers. Some existing entry and exit points may need to be blocked, according to the government.
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