Delhi govt issues advisory on Covid amid rise in cases, asks hospitals to keep beds, oxygen prepared

The national capital has reported 23 COVID-19 cases, prompting the Delhi Government to issue an advisory asking all hospitals to prepare for availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccine.

On Friday (May 23, 2025), Health Minister Pankaj Singh said that 23 COVID-19 cases have been reported till Thursday (May 22, 2025) and the government is verifying the details whether patients are residents of Delhi or have travel history outside the city.

“The Delhi Government is fully prepared to deal with any situation. We have already coordinated with all medical superintendents, doctors, and their teams across hospitals in the capital,” Mr. Singh said in a statement.