Anil Vij: Rising Covid cases in Delhi affecting Haryana

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Ambala, January 16

Home and Health Minister Anil Vij on Sunday said rising Covid cases in Delhi were affecting Haryana and the infection rate was quite high in three districts adjoining the neighbouring state.

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Speaking to mediapersons here, the minister said: “Haryana is being affected due to the uncontrolled Covid infection in Delhi. Of around 9,000 daily cases, more than 50 per cent are from Gurugram, Faridabad and Sonepat districts. However, there is no need to panic as the state has adequate arrangements to deal with the situation. As of now, there is no plan to increase strictness on borders. Whether a patient comes from Delhi or anywhere else, he is being given complete treatment in Haryana. Moreover, sufficient amount of equipment and medicines are available in the state to deal with the third wave.”

“Vaccination is also being done at a good pace in Haryana and till now, the first dose has been administered up to 100 per cent population. Similarly, the second dose has also been administered to around 77 per cent of the eligible population. Besides, 7 lakh children have been given the doses so far. It has been decided that those in the 15 to 18 age group, who did not get vaccinated, won’t be allowed to attend school,” he added.