DDMA Set To Meet On April 20 As National Capital Sees An Uptick In Covid-19 Cases

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that there has been an increase in the overall infections in Delhi, but also said that there is nothing to panic or worry about at the moment.

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New Delhi: The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is scheduled to meet on April 20 as the national capital observes a slight increase in the number of Covid-19 cases. The discussion will likely be held on imposing further restrictions.

On Wednesday, 299 new cases of COVID-19 were registered in Delhi, which was about 50 percent more than a day earlier i.e. Tuesday (202 cases). 325 cases were registered on Thursday. At the same time, the positivity rate of coronavirus has reached 2.39.

Delhi logs 325 fresh COVID-19 cases, zero fatality; positivity rate 2.39 per cent: Authorities

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"The Delhi Disaster Management Authority's meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday next week under the chairmanship of the Lt Governor. It will discuss the prevailing Covid situation, including the recent rise in the number of cases," a senior Delhi government official told PTI. 

The infection rate in Delhi has increased from 0.5 percent to 2.70 percent in a week. Doctors said that there is no need to panic as the number of daily new cases is still low.

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that there has been an increase in the overall infections in Delhi, but also said that there is nothing to panic or worry about at the moment. 

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is an organisation responsible for the management of the Covid-19 situation in the national capital.