The national capital recorded 1,984 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday with over 72,335 tests being conducted, even as the positivity rate stood at 2.74 per cent.
According to the health bulletin, which details information about the fresh cases registered in the last 24 hours, 72335 tests (35611RT-PCR, CBNAAT and True NAAT tests figures; 36724- Rapid Antigen). The number of containment zones stood at 6388.
As per the bulletin released by the Delhi government, 580655 patients have recovered, been discharged or migrated so far, while number of active cases stood at 16785, it said
Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain had said that the third wave of covid in Delhi is on the wane and urged everyone to continue following the precautions to effectively combat the virus.
“November 7 was the peak of the third wave in Delhi. The positivity rate was 15.26 per cent on that day, which has been on the perpetual decline ever since. For the past 10 days, the positivity rate has been below five per cent. I can say that the third wave is on the wane. More than 70,000 tests however are still being carried out,” the health minister had said on Friday.
“The situation is very much under control, but still, I will request you all to wear a mask, follow social distancing. Wearing a mask will help us in eradicating the virus from the city. I applaud the citizens for their continued support, as well as the healthcare workers who have been working tirelessly,” he added.
As per the bulletin, 64 beds in COVID care centres are occupied by persons under quarantine, including travellers who have returned by Vande Bharat Mission and bubble flights, it said.