Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Monday directed the Delhi government and the police to ensure proper protection for all those at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, saying there should be no compromise on their safety.
The lieutenant governor advised Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev and Police Commissioner S N Srivastava to explore local accommodation facilities for front-line workers residing in NCR to reduce interstate movement.
The directions were issued at a meeting to review the arrangements for the enforcement of the lockdown and other measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
"Reviewed preparedness & arrangements for enforcement of lockdown & other measures to contain COVID-19 with CS, CP & other senior officers. Directed CS and @DelhiPolice to make sure that all frontline personnel are properly protected. There should be no compromise on their safety," Baijal said in a tweet.
On Sunday, 19 more staffers of the Delhi government's Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital in Jahangirpuri tested positive for COVID-19, taking the number of cases at the facility to 59.
Also, 33 staffers of Max Hospital in east Delhi's Patparganj, including two doctors, nurses and paramedic staff, have tested positive for the virus over the last two weeks, sources said on Monday.
So far, over 25 Delhi Police personnel have tested positive for the dreaded virus.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app