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- Four days ago, the positivity rate in Delhi had touched the 35% mark, which has come down to 31.76 % now.
- No matter how many hindrances we face, we will continue to work for the welfare of people of Delhi: Satyendar Jain
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New Delhi, April 29, 2021 :
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain addresses a number of concerns in light of the pandemic, including vaccination drive, declining positivity rate, and the supply maintenance of oxygen and oxygen beds. He stated that the positivity rate has been declining is a certain ray of hope for the government. Shri Jain added that four days ago, the positivity rate in Delhi had touched the 35% mark, which has come down to 31.76 % now.
He said that the demand for oxygen has increased exponentially in Delhi, and the Kejriwal-led government is focussing on increasing oxygen beds and maintaining its consistent supply. Shri Jain then claimed that the Kejriwal-led Delhi government’s preparation for vaccination drive for those above 18 is on track, and it shall commence as soon as the government receives vaccine from companies.
Jain distinctly mentioned that this is not the time to politicise things, everything has been displayed transparently by the Delhi government, and it has never hidden anything in the past and can assure that it won’t do the same in the near future. Shri Jain assured that no matter how many hindrances the Kejriwal-led government faces, it will continue to work for the welfare of people of Delhi.
Jain stated the covid-19 numbers and while claiming the decline in positivity rate, he added, “With the positivity rate dropping down to 31.76%, Delhi reported 25,986 cases yesterday. The numbers have been constantly breaching the 20,000 mark for the past 10-12 days. However, the fact that the positivity rate has been declining is a certain ray of hope for us. The highest was recorded at nearly 35% about 4 days back. We thought that this might go beyond 40 and 45%. But, it has halted at 35%, and is even dropping down, like for yesterday when it was 31.76%.”
While presenting a graph that demonstrated the 10-day average and daily positivity, Shri Jain stated that the 10-day average has been decreasing significantly in the past couple of days. “This ignites hope within us. We are foreseeing the positivity rate to decline even further,” he said.
Jain also presented a graph inclusive of Rapid Antigen Tests, Average Numbers, and RTPCR Tests. “The curve has been sloping down as we can evidently see. This tells us that the cases have been dipping down in Delhi, and is an optimistic sign for us,” he said.
The Health Minister took cognisance of the concerns arising in the decreasing number of tests in the national capital and added, “The Delhi government has not reduced its testing strategy. In the face of the lockdown, public movement has substantially dropped down, and the footfall has decreased in dispensaries and hospitals. It is only because of the reduced footfall that the tests have slightly decreased, but otherwise the tests are being conducted for all in large numbers.”
With reference to doubts regarding a small error seen in the health bulletin of Delhi yesterday, Jain vindicated, “The bulletin was correct, but the only mistake was in the cumulative total. It was supposed to be added to the previous day number, instead was mistakenly added to the day before yesterday’s numbers. It has been rectified and disseminated.”
Those above 18 will be able to get vaccinated from May 1, speaking of which Jain highlighted some concerns regarding the drive. “We don’t have enough vaccines. We have requested for procurement of vaccines from the respective companies. Despite all preparations being made, availability of vaccines is inevitable for the inoculation to begin. As soon as these things are made clear and we receive the vaccines, we will let you know in a couple of days or so. We haven’t received the schedule from companies yet, which includes how many vials will reach on which dates.”
Noting the concerns regarding the number of deaths in the national capital, Jain emphatically stated that the Kejriwal government has kept everything transparent in front of the people of Delhi. “This is not the time to politicise things. Six months back, the same concern was seen, but nevertheless was proved that the numbers were accurate.
First and foremost, nobody over here wants even a single life lost. Secondly, we do not have any right to conceal the numbers. The death certificates are being drafted constantly, and if the fatality is due to covid-19, it is being duly mentioned in that. Not just right now, but always, everything has been displayed absolutely transparent by the Kejriwal-led Delhi government. I assure you that nothing has been hidden by us, and nothing will be in the near future.”
Jain underlined that the beds that are being occupied in the 4th wave require oxygen, and hence the vacant beds in covid care centres are more than the last time. “The demand for oxygen has increased exponentially. Our focus is certainly on maintaining a sufficient supply of it. Nearly 18-19,000 patients admitted in hospitals require oxygen. And apart from people admitted in hospitals, oxygen is being demanded by others as well. So, all in all, oxygen intake has increased and we are working round the clock to maintain its supply.”
With the powers being increasingly given to the Lieutenant Governor, Jain added that the Kejriwal government will continue working for the welfare of people of Delhi. “No matter what kind of hindrances come our way, we will keep working for the citizens of Delhi,” he added.
Jain lastly clarified that the CATS Ambulances are still available and on dialing the 102 helpline number, everyone can avail them.
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