Staying watchful

Spike in Delhi Covid cases deserves attention

The pandemic may no longer be the major focus for policymakers at either the Union or state level in India, but that does not mean that it is no longer a danger. The recent increase in cases in the National Capital Territory of Delhi is a reminder that the government’s eye cannot be taken off the ball for too long. Although testing is no longer as institutionalised as it was earlier, the number of Covid-positive results has sharply increased, and the positivity rate has crossed 4 per cent. So far, this has not been accompanied by a concomitant increase in