Health dept wants to extend 80:20 bed reservation for Covid cases till January "The idea is to continue 80:20 formula till January. If cases don't rise, we can always recall the decision later. We have put forth the proposal, but the final decision will be taken by the government in coming days," a senior health official said. December 13, 2020 4:46:55 am The current state notification to reserve 80 per cent beds will continue until December 15. (Representational) The state health department has proposed to extend the 80:20 reservation of beds in private hospitals until January, as a precaution against a possible second wave of Covid-19 infections and cap charges for beds reserved by the government.