*Kejriwal Government ready to deal with every possible situation of Corona in Delhi, situation being monitored closely

The Kejriwal government is geared up to deal with any situation arising due to the increasing cases of Corona in Delhi. With the current positivity rate in the national capital exceeding 10 percent, the government is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations.

In an effort to review the situation, Chief Minister Shri Arvind Kejriwal will be holding a meeting with the Health Department tomorrow at 12 noon. The meeting will include a presentation of the results of the mock drill, which will be shown to the Chief Minister. The officials will also be sharing information on how other states are dealing with the increasing number of COVID-19 cases and the impact it has had on their citizens, during the meeting. Despite the high positivity rate, the government has urged citizens not to panic, as tests are being conducted in small numbers. The government has also assured the public that it is taking all necessary measures to contain the spread of the virus and provide timely medical attention to those in need.

Health Minister Shri Saurabh Bhardwaj emphasised the need for early detection to curb the spread of the virus. Speaking on the issue, he shared information about the daily sewage testing being conducted in Delhi to detect any signs of the virus. “We have been testing the sewage in Delhi for the last two-three weeks, and we have been getting signs of corona,” he said. “Early detection is key in curbing the spread of the virus, and we are leaving no stone unturned in our efforts to detect any potential outbreaks,” he added.

The Minister also referenced the advisory issued by the central government, which highlighted six states where COVID-19 cases are increasing, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. He noted that there is a pattern to the spread of the virus in metropolitan areas, such as Mumbai and Delhi, with cases often increasing in Delhi a few weeks after a surge in Maharashtra. As both cities are major hubs for international travel, Shri Saurabh Bhardwaj urged citizens to continue following COVID-19 guidelines and protocols to prevent further spread of the virus.