Delhi now 12th among states, UTs in number of active COVID-19 cases: Jain

national capital is w on 12th position among states and union territories in terms of active cases of COVID-19, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Saturday.

However, people still need to be very vigilant and practise social distancing and hand hygiene, he said while interacting with reporters.

"Delhi w stands at 12th position in country. It was on second position a month-and-a-half ago. number of active cases in Delhi w stands at 10,705 (as on Friday)," he said.

On July 25, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal h said that in terms of active cases Delhi's ranking has improved to eighth from second.

Jain said on Saturday rate of doubling of cases in Delhi at present is around 50 days while "it is probably 32 days on an aver nationally".

To a question on effectiveness of lockdown in curbing spre of disease, he said, cases rose even during lockdown. "So, people have to be vigilant as ecomy slowly opens up." About decision of Delhi Lt Goverr Anil Baijal to t allow operation of hotels and weekly bazaars under 'Unlock 3.0', Jain said it should be allowed.

"Nearby places where more cases are being reported, re it is being allowed. Cases in Delhi are slowly falling, but here it is t being allowed," he rued.

He said, of total beds earmarked for COVID-19 patients, about 20 per cent that is 2,932 are occupied (as on Friday).

According to a bulletin issued by Delhi government's health department on Saturday evening, city recorded 1,118 fresh cases of coronavirus infection in 24 hours taking tally to over 1.36 lakh, while death toll mounted to 3,989.

active cases tally on Saturday was 10,596, down from 10,705 previous day.

On June 23, national capital h reported highest single-day spike of 3,947, till date. 

Im Credits: PTI