Coronavirus update: Delhi records fresh 535 COVID-19 cases, positivity rate reaches 23.05pc
New Delhi, April 9: Amid uptick in Covid-19 cases in Delhi, the city had logged 733 COVID cases. According to the health department, the positive cases are highest in more than seven months -- with a positivity rate of 19.93 per cent.
The government was prepared to deal with any situation arising out of a rise in the cases. At the same time, the health department has advised people to wear face mask at public places. In the recent data, the national capital had logged 733 COVID cases. On Thursday, 606 cases were recorded with a positivity rate of 16.98 per cent, and one fatality.
Delhi saw a new rise with 521 cases on Tuesday and one fatality. The positivity rate stood at 15.64 per cent. At present, the city's COVID-19 death toll stands at 26,536, according to the data. The Delhi government has been making efforts to contain the spread of the virus. It has launched a public awareness campaign to increase compliance with the safety protocols such as wearing masks and avoiding large gatherings.
With the fresh cases, Delhi's infection tally has risen to 20,13,938. The data showed that 2,321 COVID tests were conducted on Friday. Delhi has witnessed a spurt in the number of fresh COVID infections over the last few days amid a sharp rise in H3N2 influenza cases in the country.
The Delhi government is keeping an eye on the rise in COVID cases and is "prepared to face any eventuality", Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said last week.
Addressing reporters after chairing a review meeting on the COVID situation, Kejriwal said there was no need to worry for now and the city government was taking all required steps.
- With inputs from agencies
