Delhi extends lockdown by a week, CM Kejriwal says 'alarming positivity rate'

Delhi has extended lockdown for another week amid steep surge in Covid-19 cases.

The announcement was made by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

“We declared lockdown last week due to a rise in Covid-19 cases.

We are extending the lockdown in Delhi for another week.

Lockdown in the Capital will continue till 5 am next Monday,” he said.

“Even during lockdown, the Covid positivity rate went up to 37%.

Delhi has also been facing shortage of medical oxygen recently.

Delhi needs 700 tonnes of oxygen, Centre has allotted 490 tonnes.

We are still receiving 330-335 tonnes, full requirement is not reaching,” he added.

Kejriwal further said, “We are working overtime for timely deliverable of oxygen to hospitals.

We have also put in place a mechanism for oxygen management.

Both Centre and Delhi govt are working hand-in-hand to fight back crisis.”