Delhi records 30 new COVID-19 cases, active cases tally stands at 592
Delhi on Friday recorded 30 fresh cases of COVID 19, taking the count of active cases to 592, according to Union Health Ministry data released on Friday.
Delhi on Friday recorded 30 fresh cases of COVID 19, taking the count of active cases to 592, according to Union Health Ministry data released on Friday.
Delhi on Thursday reported two more COVID-related deaths in the past 24 hours, including a 5-month-old infant and an 87-year-old man, highlighting the virus’s continued risk to both the very young and elderly.
West Bengal recorded 60 fresh Covid-19 cases, including a seven-month-old baby during the last 24 hours indicating a sharp rise in the number of patients affected by the deadly viral disease.
Kerala with 1,147 cases is the worst-hit state, followed by Maharashtra (424), Delhi (294), and Gujarat (223).
Following the detection of new COVID-19 cases in Durg and Raipur on Monday, the Chhattisgarh Health Department has gone on high alert, launching a comprehensive surveillance protocol to curb the potential spread of infections.
According to an official notification, the lockdown will begin at 2 pm on Friday and remain in force till 6 am on Monday in all 20 districts of UT.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while chairing a meeting on the Covid situation, decided that the current limit on allowing the people from gathering at a spot for any event needs to be changed.
The notification also directed the Subordinate Courts/ Tribunals to function with 50 per cent staff on a rotation basis on each working day during the period from January 10 to February 4.
In Delhi, all ASI monuments will remain closed from January 6 till January 20 or till restrictions are lifted by the local authorities, officials said.
With the surge in the virus infections, the positivity rate also jumped to 11.88 per cent from 8.37 per cent yesterday, sending alarm signals across the city.
