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Covid concerns return with cases on the rise; DDMA may make masks mandatory

As on April 16, Delhi-NCR accounted for 52.5 per cent of the country's total cases - up from 11.8 per cent on April 1

A healthworker collects swab samples of a Gurugram resident for  Covid-19 testing, on Saturday
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A healthworker collects swab samples of a Gurugram resident for Covid-19 testing, on Saturday

Sohini DasIshaan Gera Mumbai/New Delhi
With India reporting a steady rise in Covid-19 cases, especially in the National Capital Region (NCR), the government machinery has sprung back to action.

As on April 16, Delhi-NCR accounted for 52.5 per cent of the country’s total cases — up from 11.8 per cent on April 1.
Officials said while there is no need to panic, surveillance and active monitoring of the situation are imperative.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is likely to make masks mandatory again following its meeting this week. 

Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, NITI Aayog member VK Paul and All

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