The number of coronavirus cases in Delhi was on a rise because the state government had started testing extensively, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said today.
The national capital has so far reported 3,515 coronavirus cases. In Delhi, the state government conducted 2,300 tests for 1 million people, which was way higher than the national average, said Delhi chief minister. "Our aim is to test more number of people, so that we can detect coronavirus positive patients and start proper treatment," Kejriwal added.
The national capital showed one of the best recovery rates in fight against coronavirus disease. As many as 1,094 people were discharged from the hospital, according to ministry of health and family welfare.