Categories: Health

Daily count of fresh Covid cases in Delhi at 6-month high, positivity rate shoots up to 11.64%

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The daily count of fresh Covid-19 cases in Delhi surged past the 2,000 mark for the first time after six months on Wednesday, with five patients reported dead due to coronavirus.</p>
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According to the daily bulletin shared by the health department, the national capital recorded a single-day rise of 2,073 cases on Wednesday with a positivity rate of 11.64 per cent. This is the highest since January 24 when it was 11.79 per cent.</p>
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According to doctors, the number of cases may be rising as the efficacy of vaccines has come down. There is a need for people to be more careful and start following Covid-appropriate behaviour again by wearing masks and keeping a safe social distance. </p>

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