Delhi CM Kejriwal Says COVID Situation ‘Under Control’ in Capital
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Addressing the media over the rising number of cases in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the situation in the capital is “under control” but added that there is no room for complacency.
The statement comes at a time when Delhi has been reporting more than 2,000 cases for the last four days.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 8,46,3953 active cases across the country, while 31,07,223 patients have been discharged. The total number of cases in the country have crossed the 40 lakh mark.
- Total number of samples tested stand at 4,77,38,491
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the COVID-19 pandemic is testing the world’s collective resilience and the present situation demands a fresh mindset
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