Delhi News Live: Delhi logs 21,259 new Covid-19 cases, 23 deaths; positivity rate climbs to 25.65%
Healthcare workers take a break at the CWG Quarantine centre in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)
Delhi live news: Delhi on Tuesday reported 21,259 fresh Covid-19 cases and 23 deaths, as the positivity rate also climbed to 25.65 per cent. With the fresh cases and fatalities, the cumulative numbers of infections has risen to 15,90,155 and the death toll to 25,200. A total of 19,166 cases and 17 deaths were recorded in the national capital on Monday.
The Delhi government on Tuesday directed closure of all private offices, except those in exempted categories, amid rising number of Covid-19 cases. The private offices, which were till now operating with 50 per cent work force, have been asked to follow the practice of work from home. An order issued by Delhi Disaster Management Authority also directed for closing of restaurants and bars in the city. However, restaurants have been allowed home delivery and take away food items. Government offices in the city are also currently working with 50 percent attendance.
Delhi has not reported any case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus for two days now, maintaining a tally of 513 infections so far, data by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare showed on Monday.
In weather news, the capital today witnessed a foggy morning with 100m visibility recorded. Rains have finally stopped in Delhi with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting a drop in minimum temperature later this week.
Delhi news live: Delhi logs 21,259 new Covid-19 cases, 23 deaths; private offices shut, work from home mandatory; over 18,000 people get a “precautionary dose” of Covid-19 vaccine; doctors will not be required to quarantine after finishing duties in Covid-19 wards; follow for more Delhi updates
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