New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Monday (March 22) mentioned that the state authorities is mooting staggered timings for OPD patients amid rising COVID-19 cases.
He additionally emphasised the necessity to put on masks, stay alert, and take precautions in the course of the coming Holi pageant.
“There is a need to remain alert and wear masks all the time. Strict action is being taken against those found without a mask and violating social distancing norms,” PTI quoted Jain as saying.
He additionally requested folks to comply with COVID applicable behaviour throughout Holi on March 28-29, PTI reported. Jain had mentioned on Sunday that the federal government has been conducting aggressive testing and speak to tracing, and can comprise the latest surge in recent coronavirus cases.
The nationwide capital has 3,618 energetic cases as of March 22, with the dying toll reaching 10,956. As per a bulletin, the positivity fee stays at over 1 per cent for the second consecutive day.
India has recorded 3,34,646 cases, whereas the dying toll has reached 1,59,967, as per the Health Ministry information. Meanwhile, round 4,50,65,998 folks have been vaccinated within the nation to this point.
(With PTI inputs)
