E-Paper
IIT-Delhi to set up Covid-19 care facility, seeks help from docs living on campus
IIT-Delhi currently has around 23 active Covid cases, of which 15 are students.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-Delhi) on Monday announced that it will set up a Covid-19 care facility for students and staff on its campus, in view of the fact that the city’s medical infrastructure was overburdened by the “unprecedented crisis”. It also sought help from doctors residing on campus to provide consultations.
In an email sent to students, faculty and staff members on Monday, IIT-Delhi director V Ramgopal Rao said, “As you know, we are facing an unprecedented crisis. Medical infrastructure within the campus and outside is unable to cope with the rise in cases. Institute is working with the Delhi government to create a Covid centre within the campus which will be used strictly for Covid positive persons on the campus, including students. While those living in homes are allowed to isolate themselves, all Covid positive students living in hostels right now have to go to Delhi government Covid centres. This is causing huge issues for students. We are working with the local administration to see if we can create a facility on campus…hopefully, we will be able to work out something in the next day or two.”
Also read| HC wants curbs in 5 UP cities; not possible: Govt
IIT-Delhi currently has around 23 active Covid cases, of which 15 are students.
The “unavailability of doctors” on campus is a major problem, Rao said. “Four of our own doctors are down with Covid and we do not have enough doctors for consultations. I am aware that spouses of many faculty, staff, and PhD students are registered medical doctors serving in various clinics and hospitals. Parents of many students are also doctors.”
He appealed to these doctors to come forward and help. “If you have a doctor at home, and are willing to provide one hour a day for consultations to the IIT-Delhi community, please provide their contact details. Institute will contact them and connect them with the persons who need help and advice,” the director said.
Stay updated with all top Cities including, Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and more across India. Stay informed on the latest happenings in World News along with Delhi Election 2025 and Delhi Election Result 2025 Live, New Delhi Election Result Live, Kalkaji Election Result Live at Hindustan Times.
