COVID-19: Delhi Records 1,604 Fresh Cases as Positivity Rate Falls to 2.87%
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As the Omicron-propelled third COVID-19 wave in India moves past its peak, the country recorded 1,27,952 new COVID-19 cases – a small decline from Friday's 1.49 lakh cases – and 1,059 deaths on Saturday, 5 February.
The daily positivity rate has dropped to 7.98 percent, while the number of active cases stands at 13,31,648.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday permitted the reopening of schools, colleges, coaching institutes, and gyms in Delhi.
Further, the duration of night curfew has been reduced by one hour (between 11 pm and 5 am) in the national capital.
Single drivers in cars will now be exempted from wearing a mask in Delhi
India crossed the mark of 5 lakh cumulative COVID deaths on Friday
Maharashtra reported 13,840 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, while Delhi logged 2,272 new infections
The Karnataka government on Friday eased the COVID-19 restrictions, allowing gyms, cinema halls, swimming pools, and yoga centres to function with full capacity
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Delhi Records 1,604 Fresh Cases, 17 Deaths
Delhi recorded 1,604 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, 5 February. The national capital also reported 17 fatalities in the last 24 hours.
With today's cases, the positivity rate has decreased to 2.87 percent.