Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Tests Covid Positive With Mild Symptoms, Isolates At Home

The Delhi Chief Minister took to Twitter and informed that he is experiencing mild symptoms.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal (File Photo)

New Delhi: Amid the huge spike in Coronavirus cases in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has tested positive for the virus. He has isolated himself at home and is experiencing mild symptoms. 

Kejriwal took to Twitter and informed, "I have tested positive for Covid. Mild symptoms. Have isolated myself at home. Those who came in touch wid me in last few days, kindly isolate urself and get urself tested (sic)."

 Delhi records huge surge in Covid cases

Delhi on Monday reported 4,099 fresh COVID-19 cases and the positivity rate spiralled to 6.46 per cent, with Health Minister Satyendar Jain saying the Omicron variant of coronavirus is behind the surge in infections in the city and more restrictions will be implemented if the bed occupancy rate goes up.

The number of new cases and positivity rate in the city is the highest since May 18 last year when Delhi reported 4,482 infections.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), which devises Covid management policies for the national capital, will hold a crucial meeting today to discuss the need for more curbs in view of the alarming spike in cases.

According to the DDMA-approved Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), a positivity rate of more than five per cent for two consecutive days is one of the criteria to declare a 'red alert' which would mean a 'total curfew' in the capital.

The 'red alert' (Level 4) is the topmost level of restrictions including the closure of all nonessential shops, metro trains, government offices except those dealing with essential services, under four-stage Graded Response Action Plan approved by the DDMA.

The agenda of the meeting will include a review of the COVID-19 situation and preparation in the wake of rising Omicron cases in Delhi, a discussion on the implementation of GRAP (Level 4 Red), and a review of the vaccination programme, according to a PTI report.