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Photos: Delhi gets its second plasma bank for Covid-19 patients

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on July 14 inaugurated Delhi’s second plasma bank for Covid-19 patients at government-run Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital. The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) was the first centre in Delhi to start the plasma donation facility for Covid-19 patients. The chief minister was accompanied by deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia among other officials for the inauguration of the facility.

Updated on: Jul 15, 2020 7:22 PM IST
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia as he hands a certificate to a person making a plasma donation during the inauguration of the Delhi government’s second plasma bank at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital in New Delhi on July 14. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2020 7:22 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia as he hands a certificate to a person making a plasma donation during the inauguration of the Delhi government’s second plasma bank at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital in New Delhi on July 14. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interacts with a plasma donor after the inauguration at LNJP hospital on July 14. The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) was the first centre in Delhi to start plasma donation facility for Covid-19 patients. (ANI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2020 7:22 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interacts with a plasma donor after the inauguration at LNJP hospital on July 14. The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) was the first centre in Delhi to start plasma donation facility for Covid-19 patients. (ANI)

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A medical professional briefs Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the launch at LNJP hospital on July 14. The hospital has hired three expert counsellors who will encourage Covid-19 patients to donate plasma. These counsellors are also designated to call up patients who have recovered from coronavirus and explain them about the therapy, reported PTI. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2020 7:22 PM

A medical professional briefs Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the launch at LNJP hospital on July 14. The hospital has hired three expert counsellors who will encourage Covid-19 patients to donate plasma. These counsellors are also designated to call up patients who have recovered from coronavirus and explain them about the therapy, reported PTI. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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A medical professional monitors the vitals of a man as a he donates blood plasma during the inauguration of the plasma bank at LNJP hospital on July 14. Delhi on July 13 recorded 1,246 fresh coronavirus cases--the lowest in the past 35 days.  (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2020 7:22 PM

A medical professional monitors the vitals of a man as a he donates blood plasma during the inauguration of the plasma bank at LNJP hospital on July 14. Delhi on July 13 recorded 1,246 fresh coronavirus cases--the lowest in the past 35 days. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interacts with a donor during the inauguration of the plasma bank at LNJP hospital on July 14. According to state health department figures, Delhi’s Covid-19 recovery rate stands at over 80 percent, reported PTI.  (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2020 7:22 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interacts with a donor during the inauguration of the plasma bank at LNJP hospital on July 14. According to state health department figures, Delhi’s Covid-19 recovery rate stands at over 80 percent, reported PTI. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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A team of medical workers dedicated to coronavirus patients seen taking a break inside a ward at LNJP hospital on July 14. As of July 14, out of the total 15, 253 beds in hospitals, 10, 944 are vacant; of 9, 217 beds at dedicated Covid care centre, 7, 069 beds are vacant for Covid-19 patients.  (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2020 7:22 PM

A team of medical workers dedicated to coronavirus patients seen taking a break inside a ward at LNJP hospital on July 14. As of July 14, out of the total 15, 253 beds in hospitals, 10, 944 are vacant; of 9, 217 beds at dedicated Covid care centre, 7, 069 beds are vacant for Covid-19 patients. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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Medical professionals seen next to a television screen playing a press briefing message by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during the inauguration of the Delhi government’s second plasma bank at LNJP hospital on July 14. Between July 1-13, Delhi recorded 26, 380 cases, while 32, 984 people recovered. Barring July 1 and July 6, Delhi reported more Covid-19 recoveries than fresh cases this month, reported PTI. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2020 7:22 PM

Medical professionals seen next to a television screen playing a press briefing message by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during the inauguration of the Delhi government’s second plasma bank at LNJP hospital on July 14. Between July 1-13, Delhi recorded 26, 380 cases, while 32, 984 people recovered. Barring July 1 and July 6, Delhi reported more Covid-19 recoveries than fresh cases this month, reported PTI. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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