The national capital on Thursday reported 1,365 COVID-19 cases with no death, while the positivity rate stood at 6.35 per cent, according to data shared by health department.
With these new cases, the national capital's overall tally has increased to 18,85,636, while the death toll stands at 26,177. Delhi on Tuesday reported 1,414 COVID-19 cases with one death, while positivity rate stood at 5.97 per cent. Delhi on Monday reported 1,076 COVID-19 cases with no death, while positivity rate stood at 6.42 per cent. On Sunday, the city recorded 1,485 cases and no death due to disease, while positivity rate stood at 4.89 per cent. On Saturday, it recorded 1,520 cases and one death, with positivity rate at 5.10 per cent. A total of 16,753 Covid tests were conducted in city on Sunday, according to the latest health bulletin.
The Delhi government has increased number of beds dedicated to Covid patients at two of its facilities, including an 80 percent escalation in its count at Lok Nayak (LNJP) Hospital. The Delhi government also made masks mandatory at public places with immediate effect and imposed a fine of Rs 500 for any violation as covid cases rise in city again.