<p>Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Tuesday that 56.13 per cent of those covered under the latest serological survey in the city in January have developed antibodies against coronavirus.</p>.<p>The minister also said Delhi was "moving towards herd immunity, but only experts will be able to give a clear picture".</p>.<p>The fifth sero survey -- the largest in the country so far -- was conducted from January 15 to January 23, he said.</p>.<p>At 62.18 per cent, Southwest Delhi district reported maximum seroprevalence. North Delhi at 49.09 per cent recorded the lowest, Jain said.</p>.<p>"A new, better technology was used during the survey. Samples were collected from every ward. In all, 28,000 samples were taken," a senior official said.</p>.<p>The minister said the number of cases, fatalities and hospital admissions have declined significantly, but insisted that people should continue to use masks for a few more months and maintain "Covid-19-appropriate behavior".</p>.<p>Jain said that three major changes were incorporated during the latest survey.</p>.<p>"We increased the sample size. Samples were collected on the basis of socio-economic conditions. A new, more sensitive kit was used and the testing was conducted at Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences," he said.</p>.<p>The minister also informed that frontline workers will start getting Covid-19 vaccine jabs this week.</p>.<p>Nearly six lakh frontline workers, including government school teachers, MCD employees, police personnel, ASHA and ANM workers, are expected to be administered the vaccine.</p>
<p>Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Tuesday that 56.13 per cent of those covered under the latest serological survey in the city in January have developed antibodies against coronavirus.</p>.<p>The minister also said Delhi was "moving towards herd immunity, but only experts will be able to give a clear picture".</p>.<p>The fifth sero survey -- the largest in the country so far -- was conducted from January 15 to January 23, he said.</p>.<p>At 62.18 per cent, Southwest Delhi district reported maximum seroprevalence. North Delhi at 49.09 per cent recorded the lowest, Jain said.</p>.<p>"A new, better technology was used during the survey. Samples were collected from every ward. In all, 28,000 samples were taken," a senior official said.</p>.<p>The minister said the number of cases, fatalities and hospital admissions have declined significantly, but insisted that people should continue to use masks for a few more months and maintain "Covid-19-appropriate behavior".</p>.<p>Jain said that three major changes were incorporated during the latest survey.</p>.<p>"We increased the sample size. Samples were collected on the basis of socio-economic conditions. A new, more sensitive kit was used and the testing was conducted at Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences," he said.</p>.<p>The minister also informed that frontline workers will start getting Covid-19 vaccine jabs this week.</p>.<p>Nearly six lakh frontline workers, including government school teachers, MCD employees, police personnel, ASHA and ANM workers, are expected to be administered the vaccine.</p>