Delhi’s COVID-19 positivity rate highest in 6 months; 822 new cases, 2 deaths in a day
The Hindu
Delhi had reported a positivity rate of 11.79% on January 24
The COVID-19 positivity rate in Delhi jumped to 11.41%, the highest in the last six months, with 822 fresh cases being reported on Monday, according to data shared by the health department.
The national capital reported two fatalities due to the infection.
With the fresh infections, the COVID case tally in the national capital rose to 19,56,593 while the death toll stood at 26,313. A total of 7,205 tests were conducted the previous day to detect COVID-19.
Delhi had reported a positivity rate of 11.79% on January 24.
The city saw more than 1,000 daily cases for five consecutive days till Sunday. It had logged 1,891 cases on June 26, according to official data.
Covid cases have steadily risen in the past week.
Delhi recorded 1,263 COVID-19 cases on Sunday with a positivity rate of 9.35%.
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