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No of Covid-19 cases in Delhi may rise to 550,000 by Jul 31: Manish Sisodia

Estimated 80,000 hospital beds would be required for those infected, said the deputy chief minister

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The Deputy Chief Minister said that if the cases keep doubling every 12-13 days in the coming days, there will be shortage of beds, and Delhiites will bear the brunt.

BS Web TeamPTI New Delhi
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said that by the July end, the total number of Covid-19 cases in the national capital will rise to over 550,000 and 80,000 beds would be required for those infected.

The remarks came a day after Lt. Governor Anil Baijal issued an order striking down key announcements made by the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led government to reserve beds in private and Delhi government hospitals for city residents.

"Till June 15, there will be 44,000 Covid-19 cases and we would need 6,600 beds. We would hit 100,000 cases and would require 15,000 beds

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