Both the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) are expanding Covid provisions at their hospitals, including the establishment of flu clinics, testing facilities, the use of mobile vans for testing in congested regions, and the maintenance of appropriate stockpiles of needed drugs and equipment. They also favor booster doses of vaccinations for both healthcare personnel and patients.

Satish Upadhyay, the vice-chairman of the New Delhi Municipal Council, revealed that specific recommendations had been published at Charak Palika Hospital to carefully observe Covid regulations, such as keeping social distance and wearing masks. RTPCR testing for the public has begun at the hospital. Mobile testing facilities have been established in response to requests from government offices, ministries, and government lodgings. 

He further stated that, despite the low number of instances, they have directed hospital personnel to link Covid-positive patients to nearby dispensaries for medical consultation, pulse readings, etc. They had also allied with LNJP Hospital, and patients might be transferred there if necessary.

 Officials of the MCD stated that medical oxygen-producing PSA plant, oxygen cylinders, medical equipment, flu clinics, and other amenities were already in place. They started RT-PCR testing for up to 50 patients daily at Hindu Rao Hospital and want to increase it to 200. The testing facility may operate in two shifts. The medical superintendent has requested the kits in writing to the Delhi government.

 MCD directed hospitals and healthcare facilities to adhere to Covid-appropriate criteria at the end of March rigorously. According to the recommendation, all health facilities should evaluate individuals with fever and send those suspected of having Covid-19 tested. Aside from appointing a nodal officer to oversee arrangements and ensure sanitization, the units were also instructed to keep adequate stocks of essential medicines, items such as PPE kits, masks, gloves, sanitizers, and pulse oximeters, make arrangements for oxygen supply, and keep the PSA oxygen plant operational.

(Source: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hospitals/in-delhi-civic-hospitals-boost-steps-to-fight-virus-focus-on-vaccine-too/99449427)