New Delhi: Panic grips in Delhi after 24 people staying at Markaz building in Nizamuddin area have tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday.
“All of them are being screened. We are not certain of the number but it is estimated that 100-1700 people had assembled at the Markaz building. 1033 people have been evacuated so far-334 of them have been sent to the hospital and 700 sent to quarantine centre. Total 24 positive cases have been found so far,” said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.
He slammed the authorities for organising the event and said that they have committed a grave crime.
“The event’s organisers committed a grave crime. Disaster Act and Contagious Diseases Act was enforced in Delhi, no assembly of more than 5 people was allowed. Still, they did this. I have written to Lieutenant Governor to take strict action against them. Delhi government has given an order to file an FIR against the organisers,” the Health Minister said.
