City
Epaper

Delhi reports rise in Covid cases, no new deaths

By IANS | Updated: May 18, 2022 21:05 IST

New Delhi, May 18 Delhi on Wednesday reported a rise in fresh Covid cases, to 532, against 393 ...

Open in App

New Delhi, May 18 Delhi on Wednesday reported a rise in fresh Covid cases, to 532, against 393 recorded on previous day, but there was no new death, as per the state government health bulletin.

Meanwhile, the Covid positivity rate has marginally declined to 2.13 per cent in the city, and the number of active cases to 2,675.

With 767 patients recovering in the last 24 hours, the total number of recoveries has gone to 18,72,787. The number of patients being treated in home isolation stands at 2,039.

With new Covid cases, the total caseload of the city has jumped to 19,01,660, while the death toll remain continue at 26,198.

The number of Covid containment zones stand at 1,244 in the city.

A total of 24,989 new tests 15,450 RT-PCR and 9,539 Rapid Antigen - were conducted in the last 24 hours, taking the total to 3,82,72,486, while 29,255 vaccines were administered - 3,039 first doses, 11,365 second doses, and 14,851 precaution doses.

The total number of cumulative beneficiaries vaccinated so far stands at 3,39,42,805 according to the health bulletin.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: Rapid influenza diagnostic test
Open in App

Related Stories

HealthIndia reports 40% jump in new Covid cases, Delhi govt calls emergency meet

HealthDelhi reports 300 Covid cases, positivity rate nears 14%

HealthDelhi reports 153 Covid cases, positivity rate crosses 9%

HealthDelhi reports 152 Covid cases, positivity rises nears to 7%

HealthDelhi reports 117 new Covid cases

Health Realted Stories

HealthScreening for both active and dormant TB infection key to improve detection: Study

HealthMinister Ashish Sood outlines plan to make Delhi a 'credible medical destination'

HealthIndia reduced poverty levels with targeted welfare schemes, economic reforms: World Bank

HealthDelhi: Ayushman health card registration begins for 70-plus senior citizens; scheme launch on April 28

HealthDid You Know? These 5 Habits Might Affecting Your Brain Health