A day after the Delhi Government made the wearing of face masks in all public places mandatory, the national Capital recorded ten deaths and 2,136 new Covid cases, while the positivity rate went up to 15.02 per cent, according to data shared by the health department. This is the tenth consecutive day when the Capital logged more than 2,000 cases in a day.
Delhi reported 2,726 fresh coronavirus cases and six fatalities on Thursday, with a positivity rate of 14.38 per cent.
Reacting to the rise in Covid cases across the country, — on an average of over 15,000 coronavirus cases daily — the Centre has asked States to ensure there are no large gatherings for Independence Day celebrations and that everyone follows Covid protocols.
In a communication, the Union Home Ministry said, “As a precaution against Covid-19, large congregations in the ceremony be avoided. It is imperative that Covid guidelines are followed.”
India added 16,561 new coronavirus cases taking the total to 4,42,23,557, while the active cases dipped to 1,23,535, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.
The death toll climbed to 5,26,928 with 49 fatalities which include 10 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases comprise 0.28 percent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.53 per cent, the Union Health Ministry said.
According to the Ministry, 207.47 crore doses of the Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far.