Majority of COVID-19 cases in Delhi are asymptomatic or with mild symptoms: Arvind Kejriwal

While addressing an online media briefing on Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the majority of coronavirus cases in the national capital are symptomatic or with mild symptom amid the rising number of Covid-19 positive cases in Delhi.

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that 75 percent of COVID-19 cases in the city are asymptomatic or with mild symptoms.

The chief minister said the government has also issued an order for requisition of ambulances of private hospitals, adding that the decision has been taken in the wake of shortage of state-run ambulances.

"They (private ambulances) will have to be pressed into service when the government requires their service," Kejriwal said while addressing an online media briefing.

The government has made arrangements for treatment of those at their homes with mild COVID-19 symptoms in accordance with the Centre's guidelines.

"Out of 6,923 COVID-19 patients, only 1,476 are admitted at hospitals, rest getting treatment at their homes and COVID-19 centres," Kejriwal added.

PTI