Random testing of coronavirus will be held across Delhi’s airports, railway, and bus stations, the Delhi government declared on Tuesday amid a surge in infections that are seen as the emergent second wave of the virus.
With the increase in COVID-19 infections, the Delhi government has announced that random coronavirus tests will be done at Delhi’s airports, railway, and bus stations.
The Delhi government said that random COVID-19 tests will also be conducted for private buses at crowded boarding points.
Delhi is witnessing an increase in coronavirus cases ahead of the upcoming Holi, Shab-e-Baaraat, and Navaratri festivals. The government said that safeguards for Covid-19 should be strictly enforced in public places. Especially in markets and malls.
The government directive states that Random testing of passengers coming from states where coronavirus infections are spreading very fast should be done.
Daily coronavirus Growth in Delhi
Daily Covid-19 growth in Delhi has crossed 1,000 marks over the last 24 hours with 1,101 new coronavirus cases reported. The last time the daily COVID-19 cases were at level was on December 19 last year. Four people have died in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll to 10,967.
Public health experts are skeptical that the spread of coronavirus is the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic in the country. This is due to non-compliance with safety measures including the use of masks and social distancing.
As of Tuesday, total number of COVID-19 infections in the country from the UK, Brazil, and South Africa is 795.
Authorities in Mumbai have banned the celebration of Holi both publicly and privately. As coronavirus cases have crossed 3,500 in 24 hours. The Center said that vaccination of all people above 45 years of age will start from April 1.
The government said safety measures for Covid should be rigorously observed in public places, especially in markets and malls. The Delhi government said random testing will also be held at crowded boarding points for private buses.