Delhi May See Around 14,000 New Covid Cases Today: State Health Minister

Delhi is likely to report around 14,000 fresh COVID-19 cases today, state Health Minister Satyendar Jain said, a day after the national capital witnessed its biggest single-day spike in nearly eight months.

"Covid cases in Delhi have seen a sharp rise in the past few days. Many more cases have come, today it is going to be near 14,000," Mr Jain said.

The number of Covid cases in the city nearly doubled on Wednesday, shooting up from 5481 to 10,665 in the biggest single-day spike since May 12.  Eight deaths were also recorded -- the highest since June 26.