New Delhi:
Delhi noticed then greatest single day spike in coronavirus instances in the present day — 428 — because the determine throughout the nation crossed 50,000. The nationwide capital, which handed the 5,000 mark yesterday, now stands at 5,532. After Maharashtra and Gujarat, Delhi has the third highest variety of coronavirus instances within the nation.
Over the final 24 hours, 74 individuals have recovered within the capital, taking the entire to 1,542.
Another particular person has died, pushing the variety of fatalities to 65. The deceased was a 31-year-old constable of the Delhi Police, who was asymptomatic until Monday. This was the primary casualty of the Delhi Police within the virus.
The final huge spike over 24 hours was reported on Sunday, when the nationwide capital noticed 427 new instances.
The up to date figures from the well being division got here hours after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal declared that the time has come “to re-open Delhi”.
“We will have to be ready to live with coronavirus,” the Chief Minister stated at a press convention, saying a collection of relaxations in step with the Centre’s pointers.
The Chief Minister allowed standalone outlets, non-public workplaces with 33 per cent workforce, self-employed individuals together with home helps and technicians, to function in non-hotspot zones.
He additionally allowed the opening of liquor outlets –a wealthy income for the cash-strapped state. Since Monday, hundreds have been seen gathered exterior the liquor outlets, defying all guidelines of social distancing.
The Chief Minister has declared that Delhi is “prepared in terms of hospitals and kits”. “Even after complete lifting of lockdown, if a few cases increase, we are prepared to handle that as well,” he informed reporters on Sunday.