<p>Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday said though the number of Covid-19 cases is rising in the national capital, it is not an alarming situation as the rate of hospitalisation is low.</p>.<p>He said the government is keeping a watch on the situation. He also underlined that it is necessary to wear face masks, even though the fine for not doing so had been withdrawn.</p>.<p>A crucial meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday is expected to consider the reimposition of fine for not wearing face masks.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/will-delhi-schools-shut-as-covid-cases-rise-1101735.html" target="_blank">Will Delhi schools shut as Covid cases rise?</a></strong></p>.<p>"The number of positive cases has been rising in Delhi. But we have carried out 100 per cent vaccination and a large number of residents have already been infected with the (corona)virus. Also, there are not a lot of hospitalisations. So, it is not an alarming situation. We are keeping a watch on the situation," Jain said in a briefing.</p>.<p>When asked about the increasing number of Covid-19 cases among children, the minister said the Delhi government has already issued an advisory asking schools to close specific classes for a few days if any student or teacher tests positive for the coronavirus.</p>.<p>Delhi had on Sunday recorded 517 Covid-19 cases, 56 more than the previous day, with a positivity rate of 4.21 per cent, while no death was reported, according to city health department data.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/indias-daily-covid-19-cases-see-90-jump-214-more-deaths-recorded-1101664.html" target="_blank">India's daily Covid-19 cases see 90% jump, 214 more deaths recorded</a></strong></p>.<p>The national capital has been witnessing an upward trend in daily Covid-19 cases and the positivity rate over the last few days. However, the positivity rate on Sunday came down to 4.21 per cent from 5.33 per cent on Saturday.</p>.<p>The city had on Saturday recorded 461 Covid-19 cases and two deaths with a positivity rate of 5.33 per cent.</p>.<p>On Friday, 366 cases were recorded with a positivity rate of 3.95 per cent, while no death was reported.</p>.<p>On Thursday, Delhi recorded 325 cases and the positivity rate was 2.39 per cent.</p>.<p>There are 9,735 beds for Covid-19 patients in Delhi hospitals and 66 (0.68 per cent) of them are occupied, the health department said in a bulletin on Sunday.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday said though the number of Covid-19 cases is rising in the national capital, it is not an alarming situation as the rate of hospitalisation is low.</p>.<p>He said the government is keeping a watch on the situation. He also underlined that it is necessary to wear face masks, even though the fine for not doing so had been withdrawn.</p>.<p>A crucial meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday is expected to consider the reimposition of fine for not wearing face masks.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/will-delhi-schools-shut-as-covid-cases-rise-1101735.html" target="_blank">Will Delhi schools shut as Covid cases rise?</a></strong></p>.<p>"The number of positive cases has been rising in Delhi. But we have carried out 100 per cent vaccination and a large number of residents have already been infected with the (corona)virus. Also, there are not a lot of hospitalisations. So, it is not an alarming situation. We are keeping a watch on the situation," Jain said in a briefing.</p>.<p>When asked about the increasing number of Covid-19 cases among children, the minister said the Delhi government has already issued an advisory asking schools to close specific classes for a few days if any student or teacher tests positive for the coronavirus.</p>.<p>Delhi had on Sunday recorded 517 Covid-19 cases, 56 more than the previous day, with a positivity rate of 4.21 per cent, while no death was reported, according to city health department data.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/indias-daily-covid-19-cases-see-90-jump-214-more-deaths-recorded-1101664.html" target="_blank">India's daily Covid-19 cases see 90% jump, 214 more deaths recorded</a></strong></p>.<p>The national capital has been witnessing an upward trend in daily Covid-19 cases and the positivity rate over the last few days. However, the positivity rate on Sunday came down to 4.21 per cent from 5.33 per cent on Saturday.</p>.<p>The city had on Saturday recorded 461 Covid-19 cases and two deaths with a positivity rate of 5.33 per cent.</p>.<p>On Friday, 366 cases were recorded with a positivity rate of 3.95 per cent, while no death was reported.</p>.<p>On Thursday, Delhi recorded 325 cases and the positivity rate was 2.39 per cent.</p>.<p>There are 9,735 beds for Covid-19 patients in Delhi hospitals and 66 (0.68 per cent) of them are occupied, the health department said in a bulletin on Sunday.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>