With the number of Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the national Capital, Delhi Health Minister assured the people, saying that the Government is prepared at every level to deal with the pandemic.
Jain said that there is an adequate supply of oxygen, medications, and beds and the situation is constantly being monitored. "The majority of Omicron cases have been found in international travellers. So far, 238 cases of Omicron have been reported in Delhi. After recovering, 57 of these people have returned home," he said.
The Health Minister also said "We have increased our vaccination capacity and can now perform up to three lakh vaccinations per day. Preparations for administering vaccines to children and booster doses to the elderly beginning in the first week of January have been completed."
Jain further stated that if the number of corona cases increases, the Delhi Government may impose additional restrictions. "If the infection rate (positivity rate) remains above one for two days in a row, Delhi governmant will issue with a level two amber alert. On the issuance of the Amber Alert, all schools, colleges, parks, restaurants (except home delivery), and so on will remain closed in Delhi; only essential services will be exempted. The curfew at night will be tightened even more,"he added.
"The Delhi Government is prepared to use all available resources to combat Corona. There is an adequate supply of oxygen, medications, and beds in hospitals. Preparations for the vaccination of children and booster doses for the elderly in the first week of January have been completed. The vaccines will be administered at the centres that have been already established," he said.
The Health Minister has urged residents to strictly adhere to Covid appropriate behaviour.
He also urged people to wear masks and practise social distancing in public places to ensure their safety.