Delhi Covid Positivity Rate Rises To 3.95%, 366 New Cases In 24 Hours
NDTV
The rise in the cases led to the Delhi government announcing free precaution doses of Covid vaccines at its hospitals.
Delhi has recorded 366 Covid cases in the last 24 hours with a positivity rate of nearly four per cent (3.95 per cent) - highest since February 3. The national capital has been witnessing an uptick in coronavirus cases over the last few days.
The city reported 325 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, while the positivity rate stood at 2.39 per cent.
Earlier in the day, the Delhi government announced free precaution doses of Covid vaccines at its hospitals. “Precaution doses of the same vaccine will be given to the people who have revived the first and second doses of the vaccine and who have completed nine months of taking their second dose,” the Delhi government said in a statement.
India rolled out precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccines for all people aged above 18 years at private centres on Sunday. Those who have completed nine months after the second shot are eligible for it.