Covid-19 cases cross 1,000 mark. No case reported in J&K. Delhi Govt issues advisory

New Delhi: Covid-19 cases are witnessing a rapid surge across the country, with over 1,000 infections reported so far, including 752 new cases recently confirmed. Jammu & Kashmir has reported no active cases as of now.

Delhi has emerged as one of the key contributors to this spike, recording 99 new cases in the past week and a total of 104 active cases, reigniting public concerns about a fresh outbreak.

According to government data, Kerala currently tops the chart with the highest number of active cases at 430. Other states with notable case counts include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), Karnataka (47), Uttar Pradesh (15), and West Bengal (12).

Several states and union territories, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh have reported no active cases at present.

Maharashtra has reported at least four Covid-related deaths, followed by Kerala (2), and Karnataka (1).

‘No need to panic’, says CM Rekha Gupta

Amid rising Covid cases in the national capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday assured the public that there is no cause for alarm, emphasising that hospitals are well-equipped to handle any potential surge.

Speaking to reporters at an event, she said, “We have details of the Covid-19 cases. Our hospitals have all the facilities. We have also issued an advisory.”

Govt issues new Covid advisory for Delhi

Last week, the Directorate General of Health Services issued a new advisory directing all government and private hospitals to enhance preparedness. The advisory urges hospitals to ensure the availability and functionality of key equipment. “All the equipment such as Ventilators, Bi-Pap, Oxygen Concentrators, PSA etc. are in functional condition,” it stated.

Hospitals must also conduct staff refresher training, report ILI/SARI cases on IHIP, and submit all positive samples to Lok Nayak Hospital for genome sequencing. “Respiratory etiquettes are being followed, including wearing mask in hospital premises,” it added.