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6 Covid Deaths, 1,767 New Cases In Delhi In 24 Hours

Delhi recorded six deaths and 1,767 new Covid cases today - 15 per cent higher than yesterday (1,537) -wth a positivity rate of 28.63 per cent.

With the new fatalities, the death count from the pandemic rose to 26,578 in Delhi.

The national capital recorded 1,537 fresh COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with a positivity rate of 26.54 per cent.

The number of COVID-19 cases had dropped to zero on January 16 for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic. However, the city has witnessed a spurt in cases over the last fortnight.

Mock drills were conducted at Delhi hospitals on April 11 to ascertain their preparedness to tackle COVID-19.

Medical experts have said Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16 could be driving the surge in cases in the city.

However, they have maintained that there is no need to panic and people should follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get their booster shots.

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj had last week said XBB.1.16 is not leading to a severe infection among children.



from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/43OvX1k
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