Table 6.
Date-Wise Availability of ICU Beds and Number of COVID-19–Positive Patients
| Date | COVID-19–Positive Patients (Cumulative) | Admitted to ICU (Cumulative) | ICU Beds Available at LNH | ICU Beds Available at RGSSH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| March 24 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| March 30 | 97 | 4 | 22 | 19 |
| April 1 | 152 | 5 | 22 | 19 |
| April 4 | 445 | 5 | 51 + 74 more being readied | 19 + 26 more being readied |
| April 5 | 503 | 6 | ||
| April 6 | 525 | 11 | ||
| April 7 | 576 | 16 | ||
| April 8 | 669 | 10 | ||
| April 9 | 720 | 10 | ||
| April 10 | 903 | 14 | Number to be enhanced to 200 | |
| April 11 | 1,069 | 14 | ||
| April 12 | 1,154 | 13 | 70, with 15 more if ventilator is arranged | 35, with 139 more if ventilator is arranged |
NOTE. Data related to COVID-19–positive patients and intensive care unit admissions were obtained from the Delhi Health Bulletin, which is released daily by the Health Department.
Abbreviations: COVID-19, coronavirus disease-2019; ICU, intensive care unit; LNH, Lok Nayak Hospital; RGSSH, Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital.