Rapidly improving conditions in Delhi, 10,000 new cases in 24 hours; Now only 582 tonnes of oxygen is needed

As the lockdown continues till May 17, there is relief news from the capital Delhi. While the number of cases of coronavirus infection has been steadily declining, the infection rate has also declined sharply. This information was given by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia during a press conference on Thursday. He said that Delhi is witnessing continuous improvement regarding corona infection. In Delhi, the infection rate has come down to around 14 percent. Nearly 10,400 patients have been reported during the last 24 hours.

Demand for oxygen decreased in Delhi

Manish Sisodia said that because of the improvement in the situation in Delhi, the oxygen demand has also come down. Now, all we need is 582 metric tons of oxygen. In this regard, we have written to the Central Government and informed them that now we need only this much oxygen. The rest of our quota can be given to other needy states. In response to a question, he said that whether or not there is vaccination politics but there is a shortage, it must be accepted.

2.67 Lakh doses of Covishield were found for those above 18

Earlier, people in the age group of 18 to 44 in Delhi received 2,67,690 doses of Covishield on Tuesday evening. Now a 9-day stock of the Covishield vaccine is available in Delhi. So far, Delhi has received a total of 8 lakh 17 thousand vaccines for youth between 18 and 44 years. Out of which 3.82 lakh vaccines have been installed and 4.35 lakh are available. There is left for people above 45. Three-day Covax in delhi has vaccinated 1,28,800 people on 11 May. Out of which 83,829 people have been given the first dose and 44,971 people have been given the second dose. So far, 41,64,612 vaccines have been installed in Delhi. There are still four days of cocaine stock and three days of covishield stock to give vaccines to health care workers, frontline workers, and people over 45 years of age.