"A healthy discussion between Delhi CM and European Union Ambassador on the impact of COVID-19 & Pollution," says: CMO

Delhi CM and European Union Ambassador Mr Ugo shared their ways to prevent Covid-19 and pollution rates.

New Delhi: Delhi has an impact after the outbreak of COVID-19. On Monday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met European Union Ambassador to India Ugo Astuto and discussed the situation of COVID-19 in the national capital.

According to the Chief Miniter's Office, they met in Delhi Secretariat, had a healthy discussion over the impact of the pandemic and the prevailing situation due to the increase in pollution in the Union territory.

In a statement European Union Ambassador, Mr Astuto appreciated the Kejriwal Govt. for the efforts the Govt. has taken to tackle the impact of the pandemic in the capital.

As per the CM Mr Arvind Kejriwal said, "We have done several Sero Surveys in Delhi. These Sero Surveys help us identify what per cent of our population has developed antibodies against COVID-19".

He also added, "We have been actively working upon our vaccination programme as well. The seriousness that we've shown to raise awareness and vaccinate our population has contributed significantly in keeping the COVID-19 at bay".

In a survey by Cheif Minister's Office, about 50 per cent of the eligible population has been fully vaccinated, whereas about 90 per cent have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

The European Union ambassadors shared their experience and efforts in tackling the COVID-19 situation. Mr Kejriwal was keen to know their ways and preventions so it might help the capital to fight against the pandemic.

The Ambassador informed that it largely depends on the rate of vaccination and ideally it should be easier to handle when most of the population has taken the vaccine.

Both further examined the impact of air pollution on the state as well. Delhi CM praised the efforts by Europe to control pollution rates.