NEW DELHI : The Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi on Monday said though the number of coronavirus cases in the national capital is rising, but the situation is not alarming as the rate of hospitalization in the city-state is low.
Urging the citizens of the national capital to wear face masks, Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said the government is keeping a close watch on the situation.
The minister said, “the number of positive cases has been rising in Delhi. But We carried out 100% vaccination and a large number of residents have already been infected with the virus.
Also, there are not a lot of hospitalisations. So, it is not an alarming situation. We are keeping a watch on the situation." The minister further said the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is going to have a crucial meeting on Wednesday and is expected to consider the reimposition of fine for not wearing face masks in the national capital.