The threat of the third Covid-19 wave hitting the Delhi is becoming real by the day. The Capital saw a massive spike in single-day Covid cases on Saturday, reporting 249 infections and one death.
This is the highest single-day spike since Delhi reported 255 cases on June 13 this year.
The national Capital's total number of cases now stood at 14,43,062 and the death toll at 25,104, according to the health bulletin data.
On Friday, Delhi reported 180 fresh cases with an increased positivity rate of 0.29 per cent.
Delhi has witnessed a sharp rise in Covid cases in last few days amid a jump in cases of the new Omicron variant. The city has also has 67 Omicron cases.
With the rise in Omicron cases in the city, the Delhi government had banned all gatherings to celebrate Christmas and New Year. Cultural events were also prohibited.
Maharashtra confirmed two fresh cases of Omicron variant of Covid-19. Both the patients are from Aurangabad. With this, the state's tally has climbed to 110, with 57 patients recovered as well.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh confirmed third Omicron case. An woman who recently returned to Rae Bareilly from the US via Delhi, has tested positive for Omicron.