4th wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi, micro-containment zones being created: Satyendra Jain
Delhi is witnessing a fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic and to sort out it testing capability has been ramped up whereas micro-containment zones are being created the place two or extra instances are reported, Health Minister Satyendra Jain mentioned. The nationwide capital recorded as many as 3,548 contemporary coronavirus instances on Monday. With this, the tally of COVID-19 instances in the nationwide capital has reached over 6.79 lakh, whereas the demise toll mounted to 11,096. Fifteen fatalities have been recorded in the final 24 hours, in keeping with the most recent bulletin issued by the Delhi well being division.
Jain on Monday mentioned Delhi is witnessing a fourth wave of the pandemic and the federal government is taking all related measures to include its unfold.
“The case positivity rate was 4.64 per cent. Random tests are being done at a fast pace and capacity is being ramped up. More than 80,000 tests are being conducted a day which is five times more than the national average,” he instructed reporters.
The Arvind Kejriwal authorities is taking a quantity of different selections to include the contagion, the minister mentioned, including micro-containment zones are being created wherever two to 3 COVID-19 instances are getting detected.
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Jain, a COVID survivor, appealed to the individuals who have recuperated from the illness to donate plasma.
“I appeal to all citizens of Delhi to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour and not show any negligence. I believe that taking necessary precautions is of utmost importance to stop the spread of the infection,” he mentioned.
Asked concerning the surge in the quantity of COVID-19 instances and deaths, Jain mentioned, “The severity of the cases (this time) is comparatively lower vis-a-vis the previous waves.”
“The Delhi government is taking appropriate measures, the most significant one being boosting daily testing capacity. Around 80,000 tests are being done each day. Moreover, asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic patients are being kept in home isolation, while and moderate to severe cases are being treated in the hospitals,” he mentioned.
“Genome tracing is also being carried out… Additionally, micro containment zones are being created to prevent the spread of the virus.”
About the coronavirus variants, he mentioned let scientists look into the variants.
“It would not make much difference. Scientists say that the current coronavirus variant is spreading at a fast pace with less severity and the mortality rate is also low. The central lab is doing the study on the variants.”Â
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