Delhi's Covid cases rise again; city logs 299 infections at a positivity rate of 2.49%

Covid cases in Delhi are increasing rapidly again, with the health department reporting 299 cases on Wednesday at a positivity rate of 2.49 per cent.

Delhi had reported 304 cases on March 4 after which a swift decline was seen.

In total, over the past two days, the city has recorded 501 new cases, with the active case count rising to 814.

According to Wednesday's health bulletin, with the increase in cases being observed only a few days ago, most hospital beds are still empty. Out of 9,745 Covid beds in hospitals, only 43 are occupied at present. Of these, 43, 32 are occupied by suspected Covid patients. Of the 11 confirmed Covid cases, five are in the ICU and five on oxygen support.

According to government officials, however, with an increase in active cases, this number is also set to rise.