COVID cases surge in Delhi, wearing masks made mandatory again

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The daily count of fresh Covid-19 cases recorded in Delhi surged past the 1,000 mark on Wednesday, the highest since February 10 this year, data released by the state government showed.</p>
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The number is the highest in 69 days as Delhi had reported 1,104 cases on February 10.</p>
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The positivity rate has also gone up to 5.7% in the 17,701 samples that were tested for COVID-19. This has given rise to concern that the outbreak may be spreading quicker than thought earlier.</p>
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The government has once again made it mandatory to wear masks in public places and a fine of Rs 500 will be imposed on those not observing the protocol.</p>
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However, there is some consolation in the fact that hospital admissions still remain low.  Only 91 people were admitted to the city’s Covid hospitals. Out of a total of 9,737 available beds, 99.07% beds continued to remain vacant, which according to health experts was a positive sign.</p>
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The number of daily COVID-19 cases in Delhi had touched the record high of 28,867 on January 13 this year during the third wave of the pandemic. The city had recorded a positivity rate of 30.6% on January 14.</p>
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