India recorded 5,335 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours, which is 20 percent more than the previous day. Daily cases have crossed the 5,000-mark for the first time since September 23 last year. The daily positivity rate, an indicator of the spread of the infection, currently stands at 3.32 per cent, and the country has an active caseload of 25,587. The consistent climb in daily case counts over the past few weeks has alarmed authorities at the centre and states, and the governments have been holding review meetings to assess the readiness of the health infrastructure to tackle a surge in cases. The Delhi government is keeping an eye on the spurt in Covid cases in the national capital and is “prepared to face any eventuality.” Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told NDTV in an exclusive that the government is prepared to deal with a spike in infections.
ICU beds, oxygen supply, and other critical care arrangements are in place, he said, adding that there’s a weekly review of preparedness. According to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the Indian government is prepared to deal with a spike in infections. He stated that critical care arrangements, such as ICU beds and oxygen supply, are in place, and there is a weekly review of preparedness. The governments at the centre and states have been holding review meetings to assess the readiness of the health infrastructure to tackle a surge in cases, as the consistent climb in daily case counts over the past few weeks has alarmed authorities. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had stated that there was no need to worry for now regarding the surge in Covid cases in the national capital. He had also said that the Delhi government was taking all the required steps to address the situation.
