The lockdown in Delhi has been extended for another week, and if the regular Covid numbers continue to fall, the unlocking process will begin, according to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. For the time being, the lockdown will remain in effect until 5 a.m. on May 31, and the unlocking procedure will be long, Mr. Kejriwal said, emphasizing the need for vigilance as the city struggles to reduce the positivity levels.
“We had no idea how long this wave would last. However, within a month, the citizens of Delhi began to collaborate. Delhi has battled the virus-like a family… even though there was an oxygen crisis… but now there is a severe vaccine shortage. But I am certain that we will find a solution to this as well “He said
The lockdown was announced last month, when the number of Covid cases began to rise, crippling the healthcare system and claiming thousands of lives.
The lack of air, beds, and medications caused patients’ families to run from pillar to post, and pictures of crematoriums flooding onto footpaths and parking lots made headlines around the world.
“The wave is now clearly slowing. We haven’t yet won, but we might be gaining hold of the surge. The positivity average in 24 hours is less than 2.5%. At one time, we were receiving 28,000 reports a day (the positivity rate was around 35 percent). In the last 24 hours, we have registered 1,600 cases “According to Mr. Kejriwal.
On Saturday, the positivity index in Delhi fell to 3.58 percent, the lowest since April 1. The national capital saw a total of 2,260 new Covid incidents, with a total of 182 deaths. Saturday was also the city’s fourth straight day with less than 4,000 daily events. On Friday, Delhi had 3,009 cases and 252 deaths, with a positive incidence of less than 4.76 percent.
“Right now, our aim is to have citizens vaccinated as soon as possible,” the Chief Minister said.
“We have made all plans in Delhi so that everyone can be vaccinated within three months,” he said, adding that if everyone is vaccinated in time, “we will avoid the third wave of Covid.”
He claims that the Delhi government is attempting to obtain as many vaccine doses as possible, both from the central government and from international firms.
If someone is providing the vaccine, “we are happy to buy it at any expense for the citizens of Delhi,” he said.
