The national capital on Wednesday reported 1,527 new coronavirus cases, marking a sharp jump from Tuesday when 980 cases were reported, according to a daily bulletin issued by the Delhi Health Department.
A newborn diagnosed with Covid-19 has been admitted to LNJP Hospital here, its medical director said on Thursday, as he cautioned that coronavirus cases in the national capital will peak in the next couple of weeks.
According to the Delhi Health Department, one death was reported in the national capital but the primary cause of death was not Covid. While the positivity rate stood at 23.8 per cent. Meanwhile, the cumulative active cases in the national capital stood at 3,347.
It stated further that a total of 677 Covid patients recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of recoveries to 19,87,357.
“A total of 4,827 tests were conducted out of which 1,751 were rapid antigen tests,” the Health Bulletin mentioned.
It stated further that a total of 677 Covid patients recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of recoveries to 19,87,357. A total of 4,08,25,450 Covid tests have been conducted so far.
Dr Suresh Kumar, the medical director at LNJP Hospital, said during an interaction that wearing masks has been made “mandatory” at the facility.
It is better to wear masks in schools and public places and even senior citizens should wear masks. Precaution is surely better, he said.
“Don’t panic. We have controlled it before, we will do it now also with your support. Covid cases are rising, but don’t panic. Maintain hygiene,” the statement said.
