Delhi LG overturns two decisions of Kejriwal government over Covid-19

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Delhi LG overturns two decisions of Kejriwal government over Covid-19
Delhi LG overturns two decisions of Kejriwal government over Covid-19

New Delhi : The two controversial decisions taken by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi over the testing and admission of coronavirus patients in the national capital have been overturned by the Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.

He overruled the Delhi government's order on testing only those showing COVID-19 symptoms and said asymptomatic cases and high-risk contacts of a virus patient will also be tested.

Any deviation from the testing rules of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) "can result in further spread of COVID-19 in the capital," Mr Baijal said in his order.

The order to reserve Delhi Civic Hospitals only for the residents was also overturned.

Everyone will be treated in Delhi without "discrimination", Mr Baijal said in his order, asserting that treatment "should not be denied to any patient on grounds of being a non-resident". He referred to the Supreme Court saying in various judgments that "Right to Health" is an integral part of "Right to Life" in the constitution.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has developed symptoms of coronavirus and he will undergo coronavirus test on Tuesday. He has been suffering from cough and was having mild fever since last two days.

"Maybe it is God's will that we should serve the people of the entire country. We will try to arrange treatment for everybody," tweeted the Chief Minister, who is self-isolating at his home after a mild fever and sore throat.