According to experts, the steady pace of vaccination and a large number of people already infected with Covid could be the reason why the daily cases in Delhi have not crossed the 100 mark in almost three and a half months. On June 29, the national capital had reported 101 cases and four deaths.
Since then, cases have remained below the 100 mark. According to official data, only five Covid-related deaths were reported in Delhi last month – one each on September 7, 16 and 17, and two on September.
According to official data, this month Delhi has recorded two Covid deaths so far on October 2 and 10. The death toll due to COVID-19 in the city is 25,089.
The national capital reported 32 cases on October 1, 33 on October 2 and 3, 34 on October 4, 27 on October 5, 26 on October 6 and 44 on October 7. The total number of cases between October 8 and October 15 was 240.
The national capital recorded 26 cases and zero deaths due to the infection on Friday. Despite the festive season and the resumption of many economic activities, the number of infections remains low.
LNJP medical director Dr Suresh Kumar said the good pace of vaccination is the reason for the low number of cases, but cautioned the guard against disheartening. “Delhi has a very robust and aggressive vaccination programme. A large number of people have already been exposed to the virus. But we cannot let our guard down. The next two-three months are crucial. If we are careful, we can protect ourselves from a possible third wave.”
According to official figures, over 1.95 vaccine doses have been administered in the national capital so far, with over 68.04 lakh second doses. “The festival of Diwali is the litmus test”, said Dr Rajesh Chawla, Senior Consultant, Pulmonology and Critical Care, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals.
Many people have been vaccinated. There are many who have already been infected. The number of infections has decreased. Sporadicly people are still getting it. But in the last one month I have not seen a single case. “If the same pattern continues after Diwali, then we are battling an infection. Diwali is a litmus test and we have to follow all Covid norms,” he said. In April and May, Delhi battled a brutal second wave of the pandemic with the issue of oxygen shortage in hospitals claiming a large number of lives. Lee Crisis.
On April 20, Delhi had reported 28,395 new cases, the highest since the start of the pandemic in the city. The case positivity rate was 36.2% on April 22, which is the highest ever. The maximum number of 448 deaths occurred on 3 May.
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