COVID-19 care centre in Bengaluru, touted as country's largest, to shut from 15 September due to 'lack of patients'
4 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 care centre in Bengaluru, touted as country's largest, to shut from 15 September due to 'lack of patients'

Firstpost  

Following the government’s decision to allow home isolation of asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic COVID-19 cases, there has been a drastic fall in the number of patients getting admitted at the centre, official sources said Bengaluru: The COVID Care Centre at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre in the city, that was touted to be the biggest such facility for the treatment of asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic patients in the country, will be shut from 15 September, as it is not getting patients. In an order dated 4 September, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the city civic body has said the decision to close the facility with a potential capacity of over 10,000 beds was taken at a meeting chaired by the chief minister on the advice of the head of the Covid Care Care Task Force. It has been decided to give the furniture brought for the said centre like- beds, mattress, pedestal fans, dustbins, water dispensers among others to government-run hostels and hospitals at free of cost. Following the government’s decision to allow home isolation of asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic COVID-19 cases, there has been a drastic fall in people getting admitted to the centre, official sources said.

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Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases

ABP News  

New Delhi: Karnataka government on Tuesday issued fresh Covid-19 guidelines for educational institutions, offices and apartments as the state sees a rise in cases. Hence the Technical Advisoty Committee, which is appointed by the state government recommended the health department issue fresh SOPs to contain the Covid-19 cases. In the guidelines, the health department stated that in an apartment if …

Bengaluru daily new Covid cases dip to 776, hospitalisations go up
2 years, 5 months ago

Bengaluru daily new Covid cases dip to 776, hospitalisations go up

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru recorded 776 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday - lower than yesterday's 820 - and 665 people recovered from the infection, taking the total number of active cases in the city to 4,929. Bengaluru's positivity rate stayed above the four per cent mark - at 4.34 per cent. Active cases were at 5,180, with 703 people being discharged or …

In a pandemic first, no Covid patient admitted at Delhi’s Lok Nayak hospital
2 years, 9 months ago

In a pandemic first, no Covid patient admitted at Delhi’s Lok Nayak hospital

Hindustan Times  

In a heartening announcement, health minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday said the Lok Nayak Hospital, the Capital’s largest Covid-19 facility run by the Delhi government, currently has zero Covid-19 patients under treatment. During the recent wave of the omicron variant of Covid-19, an omicron isolation centre was started at the hospital, where patients testing positive upon arrival from foreign countries …

With caseload low, Delhi govt packs up two Covid care centres
2 years, 9 months ago

With caseload low, Delhi govt packs up two Covid care centres

Hindustan Times  

Amid falling Covid cases and the positivity rate consistently below 1% in the Capital, the Delhi government has decided to shut two 500 bed Covid care centres — at two Ramlila maidans near Delhi Gate and GTB hospital — which, among others, catered to hundreds of international passengers arriving in Delhi during the Omicron-fuelled third wave in the city. “In …

Bengaluru: Apartments with over three cases to be declared as containment zones
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengaluru: Apartments with over three cases to be declared as containment zones

Hindustan Times  

Administrative body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on Thursday announced that an entire apartment complex will be declared a containment zone if more than three Covid-19 cases are detected for at least seven days. “If more than three cases are reported within the apartment complex, or around 100m-perimeter or the floor above and below or the complete block or in case …

Set up makeshift hospitals: Centre to states as Covid cases surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Set up makeshift hospitals: Centre to states as Covid cases surge

Hindustan Times  

With India witnessing a continuous rise in Covid-19 cases in the past 70 days, the Centre on Saturday advised states to start setting up makeshift hospitals to increase availability of beds, and create special teams to monitor home isolation cases. “To address a potential surge in cases and ensure preparedness, states are advised to initiate creation of field/makeshift hospitals to …

Bengaluru: Garuda Mall slapped with fine of Rs 20,000 for flouting Covid-19 norms
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengaluru: Garuda Mall slapped with fine of Rs 20,000 for flouting Covid-19 norms

India Today  

For not enforcing Covid-19 appropriate behaviour on its premises, Garuda Mall in Bengaluru has been slapped with a fine of Rs 20,000 by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. We plan on issuing much heavier fines in the future if malls are found not checking vaccination certificates and ensuring if proper protocols are followed,” The New Indian Express quoted BBMP Chief …

COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in Bengal, Centre Asks State Govt to Review Situation
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in Bengal, Centre Asks State Govt to Review Situation

The Quint  

Experts have already warned that West Bengal will see a spike in the coming weeks as COVID-19 norms have been largely flouted during the recent Durga Puja celebrations. According to an official of the state health department, the positivity rate in Cooch Behar is 8.7 percent, in East Medinipur it is around 5 percent, in Nadia it is 4.2 percent, …

COVID: Karnataka further eases curbs with effect from July 5
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID: Karnataka further eases curbs with effect from July 5

India TV News  

In the wake of Karnataka registering more number of recoveries, the state government on Saturday announced further relaxations in COVID-19-related restrictions allowing certain activities, including re-opening of religious places and conducting of weddings. The relaxations would be in place for the next 15 days from July 6, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said after chairing a meeting with his Cabinet …

Damaged roof, no washroom and garbage strewn all over, Bengal's Deganga primary health centre is in tatters
3 years, 6 months ago

Damaged roof, no washroom and garbage strewn all over, Bengal's Deganga primary health centre is in tatters

India Today  

Primary health centres are often the only option for people living in rural areas to get basic treatment. says, Dr. Srinjoy Chandra, medical officer, Biswanathpur Primary Health Centre. This is a primary health centre catering to 13 village panchayats and people have no other option but to come here. The people India Today TV spoke to in Ganguliat village in …

14 days on, people in need yet to get money from Karnataka's Covid-relief package
3 years, 6 months ago

14 days on, people in need yet to get money from Karnataka's Covid-relief package

India Today  

The Karnataka government had announced a Covid-relief package of Rs 1,250 crore for people in need on May 19. The auto drivers said they also have a family and do not want to depend on the money given by the government since it is not sufficient and they won't get it as well. This time they said they will give …

Strictly follow COVID-19 guidelines, Bengaluru cop urges people
3 years, 7 months ago

Strictly follow COVID-19 guidelines, Bengaluru cop urges people

India TV News  

Ahead of the fortnight-long lockdown restrictions starting from May 10 in Karnataka, Bengaluru police commissioner Kamal Pant on Sunday urged people to strictly abide by the guidelines and warned of stringent action against violators. "I urge my fellow Bengalureans to follow the lockdown guidelines from Monday more strictly. The government announced lockdown-like restrictions from May 10 to 24 to contain …

As Covid-19 Shrouds Southern India Yet Again, Bengaluru Emerges as The Epicentre
3 years, 7 months ago

As Covid-19 Shrouds Southern India Yet Again, Bengaluru Emerges as The Epicentre

News 18  

As the Covid-19 tsunami hurtles across India, ravaging lives and livelihoods and everything else that comes in its wake, its aftershocks are being felt down south too. On Wednesday, Karnataka recorded 50,112 new coronavirus cases – its highest ever single-day record. Crunching numbers For more perspective, Wednesday’s active cases in the Karnataka capital reached 3.13 lakh: nearly six times that …

Indian Air Force Has Offered To Set Up COVID Facility In Bengaluru, Karnataka HC Told
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Air Force Has Offered To Set Up COVID Facility In Bengaluru, Karnataka HC Told

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court was on Wednesday informed that Indian Air Force has offered to set up a dedicated Covid Care facility at Jalahalli, Bengaluru, for the treatment of the general public. In a memo filed by by the Central Government, it was informed that in compliance with the earlier directions issued by the court, a meeting was chaired on …

IAF to set up 100-bed COVID care facility in Bengaluru
3 years, 7 months ago

IAF to set up 100-bed COVID care facility in Bengaluru

India TV News  

With the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, the Indian Air Force on Tuesday announced that it will establish a 100-bed COVID care treatment facility at its Air Force Station in Bengaluru. "Indian Air Force decides to establish a 100 bedded COVID care treatment facility at Air Force Station Jalahalli, Bengaluru for the general public. Remaining 80 beds are …

Covid: BBMP officials found taking bribes to allot reserved hospital beds in Bengaluru
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid: BBMP officials found taking bribes to allot reserved hospital beds in Bengaluru

India Today  

As India grapples with the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the healthcare system across the country is under immense pressure with hospitals reporting a shortage of beds. In view of the shortages of beds amid the surge in infections, the Karnataka government had set up war rooms in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike zones to allot hospital beds for …

COVID- Supreme Court Asks Centre Whether It Intends To Frame National Policy On Admission Guidelines To Hospitals
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID- Supreme Court Asks Centre Whether It Intends To Frame National Policy On Admission Guidelines To Hospitals

Live Law  

In view of the arbitrary and unjust treatment being meted out by hospitals to patients in matters of admission, the Supreme Court on Friday inquired from the Centre if it intends to formulate a national policy to serve as admission guidelines for all hospitals.If the answer to the above is in the affirmative, the bench of Justices D. Y. Chandrachud, …

Walk-in Admission of the Needy, 500 Oxygenated Beds: Delhi's Sardar Patel Centre Providing Care to Covid Patients
3 years, 7 months ago

Walk-in Admission of the Needy, 500 Oxygenated Beds: Delhi's Sardar Patel Centre Providing Care to Covid Patients

News 18  

Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre in Delhi’s Chhatarpur, which has 500 oxygenated beds, has been accepting patients since Monday. Established by Radha Soami Beas in association with South Delhi District Administration and Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the facility has been providing COVID-19 treatment, medicines, food and other facilities free of cost. The minister was informed that the capacity of the Sardar …

3k Covid patients missing in Bengaluru
3 years, 7 months ago

3k Covid patients missing in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

As many as 3,000 people infected with Covid-19 have gone missing from Bengaluru and efforts to trace them are underway, Karnataka revenue minister R Ashoka said on Wednesday. HT Image Addressing reporters in Bengaluru, Ashoka said: “We are giving free medicines to the people which can control 90% of cases, but they have switched off their mobile phones. This is …

BJP sets up 1,000 beds isolation facility in Bhopal as Covid-19 cases skyrocket
3 years, 7 months ago

BJP sets up 1,000 beds isolation facility in Bhopal as Covid-19 cases skyrocket

India TV News  

In a bid to address bed crunch at hospitals in Bhopal, the Bharatiya Janata Party is setting up a Covid-19 isolation facility in the city. The Covid care centre will have at least 1,000 beds. Earlier this week, a 150-bed COVID care centre was opened at an Army facility in Bhopal within 48 hours amid a sharp spike in cases. …

Ensure Some Beds From Command Hospitals Are Available For COVID Patients : Karnataka High Court Directs Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Ensure Some Beds From Command Hospitals Are Available For COVID Patients : Karnataka High Court Directs Centre

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the Central Government to ensure that some beds are made available for the benefit of citizens at hospitals operated by defence establishments in the city. On going through the status of beds available in the city of Bengaluru the bench said "The situation is 'alarming' in terms of availability of beds for treating …

2,700 new beds for Covid-19 patients to be added in Delhi in next few days: Manish Sisodia
3 years, 8 months ago

2,700 new beds for Covid-19 patients to be added in Delhi in next few days: Manish Sisodia

India TV News  

Around 2,700 beds will be added at different hospitals and facilities in the national capital in the next few days for COVID-19 patients, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Tuesday. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a six-day lockdown in the national capital from 10 pm on Monday till 5 am on April 26, and said it was …

MP's largest COVID-19 care centre set up in Indore
3 years, 8 months ago

MP's largest COVID-19 care centre set up in Indore

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh's largest COVID-19 care centre has come up in Indore with various items like clothes for patients, beddings and oxygen machines worth Rs 5 crore donated by people, a senior state official said. The centre, set up within a fortnight, is equipped with beds made out of cardboard which can be easily disposed of after use, MP government's COVID-19 …

Karnataka Minister Indicates Strict Covid Control Measures, Concedes Shortage of ICU Beds in Bengaluru
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Minister Indicates Strict Covid Control Measures, Concedes Shortage of ICU Beds in Bengaluru

News 18  

Amid a spike in Covid cases in the state, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Monday while indicating tough control measures, said lockdown is not the only solution and also conceded that Bengaluru city is witnessing a shortage of ICU beds. The Minister said Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa who will be attending the meeting with MLAs and Ministers from …

Bengaluru apartment sealed; Karnataka ups vigil as Covid cases rise in Kerala
3 years, 10 months ago

Bengaluru apartment sealed; Karnataka ups vigil as Covid cases rise in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

The Covid-19 situation in Karnataka has not become worrying yet, but as the state shares border with both Maharashtra and Kerala — states where Covid-19 has made a sudden resurgence — the authorities are taking pre-emptive measures to avoid imposing restrictions on the movement of people, in case the situation worsens. In Bengaluru, a Covid-19 alert has been sounded at …

SC asks Delhi, Assam, Maharashtra, Gujarat to submit status report on covid-19 preparedness amidst spike in cases
4 years, 1 month ago

SC asks Delhi, Assam, Maharashtra, Gujarat to submit status report on covid-19 preparedness amidst spike in cases

Live Mint  

Expressing concern over the rising covid-19 cases in the country, the Supreme Court on Monday sought status report over the Covid-19 situation from the states of Delhi, Assam, Maharashtra, and Gujarat within the next two days. A three-judge bench Justice Ashok Bhushan observed in the court “We are hearing huge spike in the current month throughout the country, especially in …

As Covid-19 Cases Decline, Beds Lie Vacant in Goa's Hospitals
4 years, 1 month ago

As Covid-19 Cases Decline, Beds Lie Vacant in Goa's Hospitals

News 18  

With a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases and majority of infected persons opting for home quarantine, the number of vacant beds in government and private hospitals is increasing with every passing day, an official from the health department claimed. Private hospitals have reserved 72 beds for COVID-19 patients, of which 42 were vacant, while of 733 beds in government hospitals, …

Bengaluru Urban tops list of 18 districts that account for 35% active Covid-19 cases: Health Ministry
4 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru Urban tops list of 18 districts that account for 35% active Covid-19 cases: Health Ministry

India Today  

In spite of Bengaluru Urban being the worst affected district in the whole country, the people in the city are extremely lax in following the rules of wearing masks as well as maintaining physical distance. According to the Union Health Ministry, with 8.65% of active cases, Bengaluru Urban is above Mumbai with 3.25% of active cases. Dr Om Prakash Patil, …

Bengaluru Urban The Worst COVID-19 District In Country: Karnataka HC
4 years, 2 months ago

Bengaluru Urban The Worst COVID-19 District In Country: Karnataka HC

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has observed that Bengaluru Urban District is one of the worst affected Districts in the entire country in terms of the number of COVID-19 infections. However, no efforts are made by the Monitoring Committee appointed to monitor the functioning of the Private COVID-19 hospitals in the city. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay OKa and …

Despite surge, only 35% of Covid beds occupied in GB Nagar, most remain in home isolation
4 years, 3 months ago

Despite surge, only 35% of Covid beds occupied in GB Nagar, most remain in home isolation

Hindustan Times  

Despite the surge in Covid-19 patients this month, nearly 65% of the 2,857 beds in Gautam Budh Nagar’s Covid-dedicated hospitals are vacant. And, since the state government has already announced the price caps for private medical colleges and hospitals, many of them have already started developing exclusive facilities for the treatment of Covid-19 patients,” he said. “In the L-2 category …

Covid-19: Rajasthan warns private hospitals against overcharging, adds beds in govt hospitals
4 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19: Rajasthan warns private hospitals against overcharging, adds beds in govt hospitals

India Today  

The Rajasthan government has warned private hospitals against overcharging from Covid-19 patients and announced revised rates for their treatment with details of various charges that are inclusive. State Health Minister Raghu Sharma, who has been at the front tackling Covid for the past six months, said he is aware of artificial shortage of beds created in private hospitals and is …

PM CARES to fund two makeshift 500-bed covid hospitals in Bihar
4 years, 3 months ago

PM CARES to fund two makeshift 500-bed covid hospitals in Bihar

Live Mint  

Two 500-bed makeshift hospitals for covid-19 patients are to be built in Bihar with money provided by the PM CARES trust fund. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister’s Office said, “PM-CARES Fund Trust has decided to allocate funds for fight against COVID-19 by way of establishment of 500-bed COVID-19 Makeshift Hospitals at Patna & Muzaffarpur, Bihar by DRDO. …

UP CM Visits Gorakhpur BRD Medical College, Says Over 1.51 Lakh Beds Available for Covid-19 Patients
4 years, 4 months ago

UP CM Visits Gorakhpur BRD Medical College, Says Over 1.51 Lakh Beds Available for Covid-19 Patients

News 18  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Gorakhpur BRD Medical College on Wednesday and instructed the officials concerned to make ready a new 300-bed Covid-19 hospital by the end of this month. He also inspected an under-construction 500-bed children's hospital and said that at present, more than 1.51 lakh beds are available in the state for Covid-19 patients. Due to …

Bengaluru Authorities Say Over 3,000 COVID-19 Patients Untraceable
4 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru Authorities Say Over 3,000 COVID-19 Patients Untraceable

The Quint  

Speaking to NDTV, the Commissioner said while wrong details were given by others as well, some of the persons could be traced with the help of the police. Speaking to TNM, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G Sekhar said that this issue is occurring in Mysuru as well, along with all major districts in the state. Officials hinted that after these …

How the pandemic transformed India’s conventional health infra
4 years, 5 months ago

How the pandemic transformed India’s conventional health infra

Live Mint  

The pandemic has improved India’s health infrastructure by pushing both the government and private sector to incur unplanned expenditure on covid-19-related services. While the Centre spent more than ₹300 crore only on hospital equipment, private hospitals invested in large volumes of essential medical supplies and restructured hospital infrastructure to create isolation and quarantine facilities. The Union health ministry has taken …

Bengaluru Covid-19: Extent of surge in coronavirus cases unexpected, says minister
4 years, 5 months ago

Bengaluru Covid-19: Extent of surge in coronavirus cases unexpected, says minister

Live Mint  

Bengaluru, which is the hotspot of Covid-19 in Karnataka is seeing a surge in the number of positive coronavirus cases. The Karnataka government today said that the spike in the number of Covid-19 cases that the city is witnessing now was expected by July end, news agency PTI reported. "In Bengaluru we were aware that there would be a surge …

Covid-19: Bengalureans strictly abide by 33-hour complete lockdown on Sunday
4 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19: Bengalureans strictly abide by 33-hour complete lockdown on Sunday

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Roads wore a deserted look, people stayed indoors and all commercial activities allowed as part of 'Unlock' came to a screeching halt in Bengaluru in response to the 33-hour complete lockdown imposed to contain Covid-19. In Bengaluru, the lockdown is being enforced from Saturday 8 pm to Monday 5 am in view of steep rise in fresh cases …

Record 1235 test positive in Bengaluru, total across Karnataka breaches 23,000 mark
4 years, 5 months ago

Record 1235 test positive in Bengaluru, total across Karnataka breaches 23,000 mark

Live Mint  

The total number of covid-19 in Bengaluru rose to 9,580 as a record 1235 persons tested positive in the 24 hours until 5 pm, on Sunday. The government has been at the recovering end of criticism for having missed out an opportunity to create healthcare infrastructure and is now dependent on private hospitals for additional beds. "Criminal cases will be …

Over 3,000 beds reserved in Bengaluru hospitals to treat coronavirus patients
4 years, 5 months ago

Over 3,000 beds reserved in Bengaluru hospitals to treat coronavirus patients

Live Mint  

Amid the rising COVID-19 cases here, over 3,000 beds in private hospitals have been reserved for treating patients while a 10,100-bed coronavirus care centre, the biggest in the country, has been set up, authorities said on Sunday. Karnataka Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said 3,331 beds in 72 private hospitals have been earmarked for COVID-19 patients. The city civic …

Covid-19: Complete lockdown in Bengaluru from 8 pm today to Monday 5 am
4 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19: Complete lockdown in Bengaluru from 8 pm today to Monday 5 am

Live Mint  

Karnataka government today said the capital city Bengaluru will go under complete lockdown from tonight 8 pm till Monday morning, 5 am as the city witnessed a spike in novel coronavirus cases in the last few weeks. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike commissioner Anil Kumar said the instruction for lockdown in BBMP limits was issued by chief minister BS Yediyurappa, according …

Karnataka model collapses as COVID-19 tally mounts
4 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka model collapses as COVID-19 tally mounts

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Model of managing COVID-19 bubble burst within weeks of getting acknowledged by Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi, as the State is struggling to manage the growing number of patients as well as cremation of dead. On Wednesday, the government has issued notice to 18 private hospitals for not admitting a patient, who later died near government hospital. …

'Even In Calamity, Authorities Must Act With Fairness' : Kerala HC Stays Move To Turn Apartment Complex Into COVID-19 Treatment Facility
4 years, 5 months ago

'Even In Calamity, Authorities Must Act With Fairness' : Kerala HC Stays Move To Turn Apartment Complex Into COVID-19 Treatment Facility

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala has stayed the move of the administration to take over an apartment complex in Kannur to turn it into a first-line treatment facility for COVID-19 patients.A single bench of Justice Anu Sivaraman stayed the order passed by the District Collector, Kannur, observing that no reason has been stated why the action had to be taken …

It was like humanity died: Turned away by 18 hospitals, Bengaluru man dies with coronavirus symptoms
4 years, 5 months ago

It was like humanity died: Turned away by 18 hospitals, Bengaluru man dies with coronavirus symptoms

India Today  

A man in his early 50s, suffering from coronavirus symptoms, allegedly died due to the lack of hospital beds and ICUs in the Bengaluru. The patient visited 18 hospitals in the city but had to return home after none would admit him due to a shortage of beds. Even private hospitals such as Apollo, Fortis, Manipal and many others were …

Karnataka govt announces total lockdown on Sundays starting 5 July as COVID-19 cases rise; 8 pm to 5 am night curfew from 29 June
4 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka govt announces total lockdown on Sundays starting 5 July as COVID-19 cases rise; 8 pm to 5 am night curfew from 29 June

Firstpost  

The Karnataka government on Saturday took a slew of decisions including imposing total lockdown on Sundays starting 5 July in view of the spike in the number of coronavirus cases in the state Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Saturday took a slew of decisions including imposing total lockdown on Sundays starting 5 July in view of the spike in the …

As Delhi becomes India’s coronavirus capital, its hospitals are struggling to cope
4 years, 6 months ago

As Delhi becomes India’s coronavirus capital, its hospitals are struggling to cope

CNN  

CNN — Lakhjeet Singh had been running a fever for days when his son-in-law took him to a private hospital in Delhi for a Covid-19 test. Mandeep Singh said three private hospitals told the family they had no beds, despite an app set up by the Delhi government showing they had availability. As cases climbed and people scrambled to find …

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