“The lockdown was out last weapon against Corona. We have spoken to several sections and have decided to extend the lockdown by one more week. We hope that this will further bring down the positivity rate,” Mr. Kejriwal said.

 He added that despite the lockdown, cases continue to rise in the city and the spread has not stopped 

However, he said that the positivity rate that rose to 36-37% (the highest in the country) during the start of the lockdown is now showing signs of improvement over the past two days, and has fallen in the past 24-hours below 30%. “We have to monitor this situation closely and see if it comes down further,” he said.

Due to Shortage of the Oxygen delhi is facing large number of death. day by day it is increasing to control this situation government is extending the lockdown and to manage the requirement of oxygen.