The gradual increase in Covid positivity rate in the capital in August is a grave matter. 2423 cases and 2 deaths were recorded in Delhi during 24 hours as per the health advisory issued by the Department of Health, Delhi Government on August 7, 2022. The positivity rate is up to 14.97%.
This is a sharp increase after minor surges in April and June. This brings the active cases to 8045. Here, 449 patients are admitted to hospitals. 5173 patients are in home isolation. Moreover, 228 containment zones have been identified throughout Delhi.
This is the highest positivity rate recorded in Delhi since January when it stood at 16.36% during the Omicron surge. As per reports, Delhi has recorded 19 deaths due to Covid-19 in the first seven days of August. To compare, 16 deaths were recorded in the first week of July, while 50 deaths were seen during the entire month.
In view of the recent surge, the Ministry of Health has asked Delhi, along with six other states, to ensure appropriate Covid-19 behaviour such as adequate testing, surveillance, monitoring of symptoms, and increased vaccination coverage. In a letter, the Union health secretary said the surge in cases was seen in eight of Delhi’s 11 districts and a positivity rate of over 10% was also seen in eight districts.
