Corona scare again in Delhi: 1,009 new positive cases found in 24 hours, 1 death; 500 for not wearing a mask. Fine

Corona is once again intimidating in the capital Delhi. 1,009 new positive cases have been found here in the last 24 hours, while 1 patient died. Although 314 patients have also been cured here. Active cases have increased to 2,641 in the capital with a positivity rate of 5.70%.

Mask Compulsory in Delhi, fine if not imposed
In view of the danger of new variants of Kovid, the Delhi government has made it compulsory to apply masks. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) took this decision in its meeting on Wednesday. He said that a challan of Rs 500 would be deducted for not wearing a mask. Schools and other educational institutions will not be closed. According to DDMA, this decision has been taken after initial indications of new variants B. 1.10, B.1.12 of Kovid-19.

On Tuesday also 632 positive cases were found
Along with the world, an increase in new cases of corona is being recorded in India as well. According to the Health Department, 632 new cases were reported in Delhi on Tuesday. However, the positivity rate has come down. The positivity rate has come down from 7.72% to 4.42%. The good thing is that in the last 24 hours, there was no death from Corona in Delhi.

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In the last 45 days, the maximum number of new cases came in Mumbai.
Corona has once again gained momentum in Mumbai too. The highest number of cases were registered here after 45 days. In the last 24 hours, 85 new cases of Kovid came in Mumbai. Talking about the whole of Maharashtra, a total of 137 new cases were registered. Three died. After the arrival of new cases, the total active cases in the state increased to 660.

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Advice for working on the 5 fold strategy

The Center has also asked the states to expedite the vaccination and further vaccination doses.

The contribution of these 4 states including the capital Delhi is very high in the new cases coming daily in India. There has been a steady increase in the positivity rate here. The Center has also asked to expedite the vaccination and prevention doses. The Union Health Secretary has asked the states to work on a five-fold strategy. In this, it has been advised to test, track, treat, vaccination and follow Kovid Appropriate Behavior.

Perform genome sequencing of samples from international travelers
Regular monitoring of influenza-like illness, genome sequencing of samples of international passengers has also been advised to all health facilities to detect early signs of infection. Along with medical facilities, it has also been advised to test sewage samples.

170% increase in weekly cases in Delhi
According to the Health Secretary, the number of new cases in Delhi in the week ended April 12 was 998, which has increased to 2,671 on April 19. An increase of 1.42% has also been seen in the Kovid positivity rate here. The figure was 3.49% last week.

In Haryana, 521 new cases were found in the week ending 12 April, which increased to 1,299 till 19 April. The positivity rate has increased from 1.22% last week to 2.86%. At the same time, in Uttar Pradesh, the number of new cases in the week ending 12 April was 217, which increased to 637 by 19 April. Here the positivity rate was 0.03% last week, which has increased to 0.09%.

Corona situation in the country