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As Delhi sees highest spike of 13,500 Covid-19 cases, CM Kejriwal makes an appeal to the youth

By | Written by Harshit Sabarwal, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Apr 13, 2021 01:41 PM IST

Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said that the current Covid-19 wave is very severe and the youth are the most affected by it.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday the cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the national capital are increasing at a rapid pace, adding that in the last 24 hours, 13,500 new cases were recorded which the highest count in a single day. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said that the current Covid-19 wave is very severe and the youth are the most affected by it.

Kejriwal also urged those above the age of 45 to quickly get vaccinated.(ANI file photo)
Kejriwal also urged those above the age of 45 to quickly get vaccinated.(ANI file photo)

“As per data of the last 10-15 days, 65 per cent of the infected patients are below the age of 45. I appeal to the youth. You are very valuable to us, the country and your family. Your life, health and safety is important to all of us. I know you have the responsibilities of your parents, spouse, children and you have to venture out to fulfill these responsibilities and make your end meet. But whenever you leave your house, please follow all Covid protocols. Your safety is in your hands.” he said.

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The chief minister also urged those above the age of 45 to quickly get vaccinated. "Vaccines are free at all government hospitals and some of these are working round the clock," the chief minister added.

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During the briefing, Kejriwal requested the Centre to cancel the upcoming board exams of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as they can become massive Covid-19 hotpots. “Six lakh children in Delhi are going to write CBSE exams. Nearly one lakh teachers will be a part of it. These (the centres) can become major hotspots leading to large-scale spreading of corona,” he said.

Kejriwal reiterated that there will be no lockdown and efforts are on to ensure the health infrastructure is in control.

With a view to increase beds for infected patients, the CM announced all major hospitals in Delhi are being attached with banquet halls and hotels. The patients which are mildly infected will be shifted to banquet halls and hospitals will only cater to serious patients, he said.

Towards the end of the briefing, Kejriwal pointed out there is a shortage of plasma at present and its demand is increasing day by day. “If you have recovered in the recent days, please donate your plasma at the LNJP hospital, Rajiv Gandhi hospital and ISLB hospital so that others can be saved,” he said.

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