India News | Covid Now Like a Seasonal Virus; No Emergency at Present: Delhi CM Gupta

New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) With the national capital crossing the 100 mark in active COVID-19 cases, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday assured that the situation is under control and compared the virus to a seasonal flu.

"Covid is not an emergency or alarming situation," Gupta told reporters on the sidelines of an event here.

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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."

Further calling on people to not fear or worry, Gupta said, "Our hospitals are alert and the situation is under control."

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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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