May 25, 2020 1:54 PM

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COVID -19 situation still under control national capital even after lockdown relaxations: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief  Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said,  the COVID -19 situation is still under control in the national capital even after lockdown relaxations. He, however said the COVID-19 cases are increasing slowly in the city and most of the cases have mild symptoms or are asymptomatic. Mr. Kejriwal said, there is nothing to worry about unless the mortality rate or the number of serious cases rises rapidly. He added that his government is ready to deal with the situation if there is a spike in cases of the novel coronavirus.<br />'' <br />'' He informed that  around 3,500 patients of COVID-19 have been reported since fourth-phase of lockdown began. The Chief Minister added that 3,314 patients of COVID-19 are getting treatment at their house and  two thousand are admitted at hospitals. He said, as many as 13,418 cases of COVID-19 have been reported so far in the city , out of these 6,540 have recovered.<br />'' <br />'' Mr. Kejriwal said, a show-cause notice has been issued to a private hospital in the city  that denied treatment to a patient who tested positive for COVID-19.  He added that it  is the hospital's duty in such a case to provide an ambulance to the patient and  take them to a COVID hospital.<br />'' <br />'' Meanwhile, Eid is being celebrated in the national capital with People offering  Eid namaz at their residence and greeting  each other as Jama Masjid and other mosque in  the city are closed due to the lockdown. More from our correspondent:<br />'' <br />'' Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmad Bukhari appealed to the people of Delhi to take precautions and maintain social distancing in the time of corona pandemic. He asked the people to stay away from shaking hands and hugging. People are strictly following government guidelines and wishing each other through phone call  and various social media platforms. Besides, so many Muslims are involved in community service and helping those who are affected by Covid-19 crisis.  <br />

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