The coaches will increase Delhi's capacity by 8,000 beds, home minister Amit Shah said on Twitter after a meeting with the capital's chief minister. India is the fourth-worst affected country in the world, with cases steadily increasing. With more than 22,000 active cases, Delhi is the third-worst affected after the states of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Shah said a committee was examining providing 60% of private hospital beds in Delhi at low cost for coronavirus patients, and fixing the cost of testing and treatment. That comes after a public outcry over the high cost of beds and coronavirus treatment at private hospitals.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 14, 2020 11:37 UTC