Second wave of Covid-19 on peak in Delhi, intensity will reduce in coming days: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that the experts believe the second wave of coronavirus is on the peak in the Delhi and most likely its intensity will be reduce in the coming days.

“From July 1 to August 17, cases were in control. We noticed that cases increased and it reached to 4,500 new Covid-19 cases on September 17 and is now again coming down. So experts are of opinion that the second wave of coronavirus which had hit the Delhi is now on peak and its intensity will be less in the coming days,” Delhi Chief Minister said while talking to media.

He also added that the virtual review meeting with Prime Minister Modi to review Covid-19 management was fruitful.
“When new Covid-19 cases were reported in the large number, we had controlled the coronavirus cases with the help of the central government, NGO and Delhites. I want to thank everyone for their efforts. As a responsible government, we had increased testing from 20,000 to 60,000 daily,” he said.

As per the Union Health Ministry, there are 30,836 active COVID-19 cases in Delhi.