Covid update: Delhi reports 1,572 fresh cases, 2 deaths in last 24 hrs

New Delhi, April 14: As per the statement from Delhi Health Department, national capital reported fresh 1,527 Covid-19 cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours. 

Meanwhile, the active cases in the national capital stood at 3,962.

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A total of 909 patients have successfully recovered from Covid. A total of 5499 tests were conducted out of which 1594 were rapid antigen tests," the health department mentioned. 

"The case fatality stands at 1.32 per cent and the positivity rate stands at 27.77 per cent," it mentioned.

Delhi witnessed a jump in Covid cases as earlier on Wednesday it had reported 1149 cases.

On Thursday India also reported a total of 10,158 fresh Covid cases. Meanwhile, 5,356 patients recovered from the disease. The active caseload currently stands at 44,998.

Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday advised citizens not to panic amid rising Covid cases, saying that they should maintain proper hygiene.

"Don't panic. We have controlled it before, We will do it now also with your support. Covid cases are rising, but don't panic. Maintain hygiene," the statement said.

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"People in high-risk groups -- pregnant ladies, those over the age of 60, those with chronic illnesses, and those with underlying health conditions, immunocompromised -- face an increased risk of severe illness and death from Covid-19. We need to protect them," read the statement.

- ANI

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