'Delhi Govt to double COVID-19 testing after spike in positive cases,' says CM Kejriwal

In light of rise in positive COVID-19 cases in national capital over last few days, Delhi government has decided to double number of tests for Coronavirus, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday.

A total of 20,000 tests were conducted in Delhi on a daily basis, but number will be doubled and government will try to achieve 40,000 tests per day in one week’s time, he ded.

“Our strategy will remain same as before. Test and isolate. We will aggressively identify COVID-19 patients and isolate m to prevent spre of infection,” Kejriwal said in a press briefing.

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Chief Minister said that COVID-19 situation has been under control for over one and a half month in Delhi. However, since last couple of days, positive cases have witnessed a surge. Since August 17, around 13,000 cases were being reported on a daily basis, but on Tuesday, daily toll rose to 16,093.

CM Arvind Kejriwal furr said that or parameters are still under control with recovery rate exceeding 90% while fatality dropping to 1.04% in national capital. On a daily basis, less than 20 COVID-19 deaths are reported in Delhi and sometimes death toll is below 10, he ded. As of date, 14,130 beds are available in city, of which 10,500 beds are vacant.

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Oximeters for symptomatic patients

Kejriwal pointed out that some patients were still suffering from COVID-19 symptoms even after recovery, resulting in ir unfortunate deaths. Symptoms such as difficulty in breathing and lack of oxygen persist in a few patients that eventually cause ir death.

In order to prevent this from happening, Delhi government has decided to provide oxygen concentrators to patients at ir home after recovery, if Coronavirus symptoms persist. oximeters will be provided free of cost to patients. government will also ensure strict compliance of home isolation and COVID-19 protocols.

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