The number of COVID-19 cases is rising rapidly in the national capital amidst the debate over community transmission. As of today the total number of confirmed cases in the city stands at 32810 including 984 deaths according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Delhi is the third worst-hit state in the country after Maharashtra (94041 cases) and Tamil Nadu (36841). Delay in receiving COVID-19 test reports is believed to be one of the reasons for spiralling positives cases in Delhi. At least 7 testing facilities have come under the scanner of the state health