The strategy to contain spread of COVID-19 in Delhi, especially keeping in view the festival season and decreasing temperatures accompanied by rising pollution was discussed at length.
BY ONKAR SINGH
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla today reviewed the situation of COVID-19 in Delhi as part of regular process. The meeting was also attended by Dr. V.K. Paul, Member, NITI Aayog, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and other senior officers of Government of NCT of Delhi.
Meanwhile with 4,001 fresh COVID-19 cases Delhi’s tally goes to over 3.96 lakh; death toll mounts to 6,604 with 42 more fatalities.
Delhi Government made a presentation on the present situation of COVID-19 in the National Capital, which is witnessing third surge in cases.
While the new COVID cases and total active cases are going up, the administration is focusing on testing, contact tracing and treatment.
The recent surge in the number of active cases was attributed to the festival season.
The hospital bed situation was reported to be comfortable with 57 per cent of the 15,789 dedicated beds being vacant.
It was, however, highlighted both by GNCTD officials and Commissioner of Police, Delhi that there has been no let up in enforcement and awareness generation.
The strategy to contain spread of COVID-19 in Delhi, especially keeping in view the festival season and decreasing temperatures accompanied by rising pollution was discussed at length.
It was decided to concentrate efforts in certain key areas, such as targeted RT-PCR testing in sensitive and critical zones such as restaurants, market places, barber shops and salons.