Covid is not an emergency or alarming situation, says Delhi CM Gupta
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday assured that the situation is under control, despite active COVID-19 cases surpassing the 100 mark. She compared the virus to a seasonal flu, urging people not to panic.
"Covid is not an emergency or alarming situation," Gupta told reporters on the sidelines of an event here.
Calling it akin to a viral infection now, the chief minister said, "Just like how cold and cough happen, COVID-19 is also like a seasonal virus", reports PTI.
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Further calling on people to not fear or worry, Gupta said, "Our hospitals are alert and the situation is under control."
According to official data, the national capital has reported 104 active Covid cases so far.
Last week, the Delhi government issued an advisory on COVID-19, calling on hospitals to prepare for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines.
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