Delhi reports 2726 Covid cases and 6 deaths in last 24 hours

Delhi: The gradual increase in Covid positivity rate in the capital in August is a matter of concern for authorities as well as residents. 2726 cases and 6 deaths were recorded in Delhi during 24 hours as per the health advisory issued by the Department of Health, Delhi Government on August 11, 2022. The positivity rate is up to 14.38%.

According to reports, Delhi in the first 10 days of August recorded 19, 760 Covid cases and 40 fatalities. This raises the question whether the capital is under the grip of another Covid wave. In view of this, masks have been made mandatory in all public places with rupees 500 as a fine as per the order issued by ADM, South Delhi.

This is a sharp increase after minor surges in April and June. This brings the active cases to 8840. Here, 523 patients are admitted to hospitals. 5591 patients are in home isolation. Moreover, 263 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.