As of May 1 marks the day when the first batch of Sputnik-V vaccine reached India, the day also records the highest ever cases that exceeded the 4,01,993 mark, setting a new global record of single-day infections.

“Less than 100 ICU beds are available in Delhi now. Oxygen too is short and we are in talks with the centre over its supply. Our health system hasn’t collapsed, but it is on edge… All systems have their limits… We announced the lockdown because there was no other option left,” CM Kejriwal said.

We are providing 72 lakh people free ration, doubling pensions. In addition to this, I urge all employers to provide paid leave, including to domestic helps. Not only is this a compassionate gesture, it is essential for our economy to survive.