The Delhi Government is working continuously and monitoring situation 24×7 to contain coronavirus from further spreading, said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain. He further said that the situation in India is much better than those of European countries.
Jain said that in Delhi, there are 3,925 active cases but only 84 patients are in ‘Intensive Care Unit’ (ICU) and the situation is much better than those of western countries.
“There are 5,532 positive Covid-19 cases in Delhi and 12 patients are currently under ventilators. On Wednesday, 428 cases were reported from Delhi,” he said, adding that the situation in the national Capital is under control and the doubling rate of coronavirus cases in the city is currently at 11 days.
“One needs to be very careful as we may have to live with the Coronavirus for a certain period as it may stay for a longer period of time. We have to follow all rules, use masks and maintain social distancing at all times,” he said.
Jain further said “We should not look into the cases in terms of absolute numbers but we should calculate the rate of growth with respect to the base value. Rate of growth of Covid-19 cases in Delhi was around 8 per cent on Wednesday, earlier the rate was 20 per cent then 15 per cent and then it became 12 per cent.
Till May 3rd, there was a lockdown and no movement of people was allowed but now the Center has permitted to send migrants back to their native places.
Talking about people who attended Tablighi Jamat and quarantined later, he said for the people of Tablighi Jamat whoever has recovered and spent the designated time in quarantine can go to their respective states following the guidelines. “If any police investigation is going on against anyone then the police will take care of such issues,” he added.
The Delhi Government is in constant touch with all the states regarding sending migrant labourers and stranded people back to their respective states, he said, adding that a list containing names of them has been shared with respective states and today a train with stranded people will leave for Madhya Pradesh.
The health minister further said that the liquor shops have been opened as per rules and the situation will be under control in two to three days.
Jain also said that the Delhi government is working proactively in the distribution of ration across the city from the very first day and ensuring that all the beneficiaries get their ration.