Delhi LG overrules Kejriwal govt’s order denying treatment of non-resident COVID-19 patients in city hospitals

Delhi Lieutenant Governor and Chairman of Delhi Disaster Management Authority Anil Baijal has overruled Arvind Kejriwal government’s order that only Delhi residents will be admitted to government hospitals in the city for COVID-19 treatment. Mr. Baijal  has directed authorities to ensure that treatment is not denied to any patient on the ground of not being a resident of the national capital.

Earlier, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced that all government and private hospitals in the city will only treat Delhi residents till the rising COVID-19 cases are contained.