This Article is From May 11, 2020

Delhi Police Modify 6 Vehicles To Transport Coronavirus Positive Cops

According to the police, the drivers of the special vehicles will be provided with Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) kits as a precautionary measure.

Delhi Police Modify 6 Vehicles To Transport Coronavirus Positive Cops

More than 100 Delhi Police personnel have so far tested positive for coronavirus. (File)

New Delhi:

With a rise in the number of coronavirus cases in the force, the Delhi Police today modified six of its vehicles to transport personnel either infected with or suspected of having COVID-19 to hospitals or quarantine centres, officials said.

According to the police, the drivers of the special vehicles will be provided with Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) kits as a precautionary measure.

On the inside of the cars, a barrier has been installed to segregate the driver from those sitting behind to maintain social distancing norms, they said.

The Delhi Police have also tied up with hospitals asking them to set up extra beds for its personnel, they said.

More than 100 Delhi Police personnel have so far tested positive for COVID-19. Out of them, 35 have recovered and resumed duties while a constable died due to the virus last week.

World

67,69,38,430Cases
62,55,71,965Active
4,44,81,893Recovered
68,84,572Deaths
Coronavirus has spread to 200 countries. The total confirmed cases worldwide are 67,69,38,430 and 68,84,572 have died; 62,55,71,965 are active cases and 4,44,81,893 have recovered as on January 9, 2024 at 10:54 am.

India

4,50,19,214 475Cases
3,919 -83Active
4,44,81,893 552Recovered
5,33,402 6Deaths
In India, there are 4,50,19,214 confirmed cases including 5,33,402 deaths. The number of active cases is 3,919 and 4,44,81,893 have recovered as on January 9, 2024 at 8:00 am.

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