Delhi Coronavirus updates on June 18

New Delhi : The national capital Delhi reported highest single day spike of 2877 Covid-19 positive cases on Thursday. Also, 65 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases stands at 49,979 including 21,341 recovered and 1969 deaths.

According Delhi state heath bulletin of COVID-19 : coronavirus positive cases stats as on Thursday

However, the Delhi Government commenced novel coronavirus testing through the rapid antigen methodology at 169 centers in and around containment zones of the city on Thursday.

A total 341 teams are involved in the rapid antigen testing which makes results available within 30 minutes.

दिल्ली में करोना की टेस्टिंग -आज दो महत्वपूर्ण घटनायें हुईं

1. दिल्ली में टेस्टिंग के रेट घटाकर 2400 रुपए किए

2. आज से दिल्ली में रैपिड ऐंटिजेन टेस्टिंग शुरू हुई जिसके नतीजे 15 मिनट में आ जाते हैं

उम्मीद करता हूँ कि अब दिल्ली के लोगों को टेस्टिंग की कोई समस्या नहीं होगी

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 18, 2020

The Chief Minister of UT Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal tweeted ” two important things happened today. COVID-19 testing rates in Delhi have reduced to 2,400 and rapid antigen testing has started. I hope people won’t face any problem in getting themselves tested now”

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