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COVID-19 | Around 20 Delhi Metro employees test positive for coronavirus

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Around 20 staff members of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have tested positive for COVID-19, DMRC officials informed in a statement on Friday.

However, all of them are asymptomatic and are doing well, as per the DMRC officials.

“Along with the rest of the country, DMRC is also fighting the battle against COVID-19. Delhi Metro’s employees have shown exemplary resilience in reporting back to their duties to keep the Metro system in all readiness for the eventual resumption of services”, said DMRC in a statement.

“Some employees, scattered across the NCR have unfortunately been infected by the virus as well. They are all safe and recovering gradually. However, in this hour of crisis as well, the spirit of Delhi Metro continues to be high,” the DMRC stated.

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DMRC Managing Director, Dr Mangu Singh, in a message today asked all employees to adhere to social distancing norms and wished those afflicted with the virus a speedy recovery.

“This indomitable spirit will surely help the Delhi Metro, whenever we resume our services in the days ahead,” said DMRC.

Delhi had reported 1359 new COVID-19 positive cases on Thursday, taking the total number of cases to 25,004. The death toll stands at 650.

India reported its yet another biggest single-day spike of 9,851 new COVID-19 cases and 273 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the country now stands at 2,26,770 with the death toll at 6,348.

(With ANI inputs)

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