New Delhi: Delhi government on Saturday lodged an FIR against Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) for alleged violation of Covid-19 testing guidelines.
“The CDMO cum mission director central has mentioned that Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is still not using RT PCR app even till June 3, which is a clear violation of directions issued under Epidemic Disease Covid-19 Regulation 2020 Act,” the FIR stated.
According to the FIR, the complainant is a senior official of the Delhi government’s heath department.
The official has alleged that there has been a “violation” on part of the hospital in adhering to COVID-19 regulation norms as specified under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897.
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia recently gave a tacit warning to hospitals, saying that if they don’t reserve 20% of beds for Covid patients, the entire facility will be converted into Covid hospital.
Kejriwal warns hospitals against turning away Covid-patients
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also held a press briefing today and warned private hospitals against turning away patients.
“We will take strong action against such hospitals and they cannot refuse patients. Some time will be needed to break the mafia who are indulging in it,” CM Arvind Kejriwal said during the virtual press briefing.
The Delhi government will deploy healthcare officials at each private hospital to keep a tab on all available beds for Covid-19 patients, he also said.
