Severe shortage of ICU beds as active cases near 2 lakh in Rajasthan

JAIPUR: One hundred and fifty-four people died and 17,297 tested positive for Covid-19 in the state on Monday. Jaipur saw 40 fatalities, up from 34 on Sunday.
Total Covid cases now stands at 6,51,247 in the state as active cases rose to 1,94,371, nearing the two lakh figure. Also, 11,949 people were discharged from various hospitals.
With active cases nearing the two lakh figure, the availability of oxygen beds, ICUs with ventilators and without ventilators has become a serious issue.
Patients were seen being moved from one hospital to another by relatives in search of emergency facilities.
On Monday, TOI spoke to authorities to know about the position of beds in various government and private hospitals.