Delhi govt launches COVID-19 helpline chatbot

The Delhi government on Friday launched a COVID-19 helpline chatbot to provide updated information on coronavirus in the city.

Speaking to the media, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the helpline chatbot -- 8800007722, where people can get all information related to coronavirus.

"The Delhi government is issuing a WhatsApp number today, which will provide you with all information related to corona. You have to send a Hi to this number on WhatsApp, and a Menu will appear before you", the Chief Minister said.

He also added that the information on hunger relief centres, COVID-19 symptoms, measures taken by the Delhi government to deal with the pandemic and all other information can be gathered from this number.

So far, 384 people have been tested positive for the coronavirus positive in Delhi. IANS