COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise in Delhi, Positivity rate surge to 5.70%
By Sanjay Maurya
On Wednesday (April 20), the national capital saw a sharp increase in new COVID-19 cases, with 1,009 positive cases reported in the previous 24 hours. In addition, the city’s positivity rate increased from 4.42 percent on Tuesday to 5.70 percent today. According to the data provided by the city health department, there was one fatality. The cases have increased by 59% from Tuesday which was 632. Despite the lower number of tests, the positive rate increased to above 5%. According to the reports, 9,581 COVID-19 tests were conducted today.
The total caseload increased to 18,70,692 with the new cases, while the mortality toll remained at 26,161. The total number of active cases was 2,641. In-home isolation, there are 1,578 COVID-positive cases and 54 Covid patients admitted to hospitals. On Monday, the city reported 501 cases, with a positive rate of 4.21 percent, compared to 517 cases on Sunday. According to the health authorities, the positive rate has surged fourfold in the last five days.
Latest Update:
- Delhi – The Delhi Disaster Management Authority announced yesterday that masks will once again be mandatory in New Delhi with a violation penalty of INR 500.
- Uttar Pradesh– The Yogi Adityanath government said on Monday that face masks will be required in seven locations across the state, including the state capital of Lucknow. Masks are now required in public areas in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Meerut, Bulandshahr, Baghpat, and Lucknow, according to the Uttar Pradesh government.
- Haryana & Chandigarh–To prevent the spread of the virus, the Haryana and Chandigarh governments have made it mandatory to wear face masks in public places.
Delhi Schools will continue physical classes
According to the administration, physical classes will continue in schools, but it will be necessary to issue SOPs for better management. There will be no restrictions on the social gathering, but all types of gatherings will be closely monitored.
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