7 deaths due to corona in Delhi, 865 new cases
New Delhi (IANS) | For the second consecutive day on Thursday, cases of 7 deaths from Kovid have been reported in Delhi. Earlier on Wednesday also there were seven deaths in the city, which is the highest figure so far this year. However, the national capital saw a further decline in the number of coronavirus cases. As per the data shared by the government’s health department, 865 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours with a positivity rate of 16.90 per cent.
According to the Health Department of the Delhi government, the total number of infected in the national capital has increased to 20,37,061, while the death toll has increased to 26,620. The total number of corona cases in Delhi stood at 4,279. Out of this, a total of 3,143 patients are in home quarantine. Out of 7,974 Kovid beds prepared for Corona in the capital, only 296 patients are admitted.
Medical experts have said that due to the Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, the cases of corona seem to be increasing. However, he has said that there is no need to panic and people should follow the Covid protocol and take their booster doses.
Covid Cases in India: 9,355 new coronavirus cases have been reported in India today (April 27), while the active cases have come down to 57,410, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The death toll has risen to 5,31,424 with 26 deaths.
–IANS
