The Delhi government on Thursday reintroduced a Rs 500 satisfactory for now not carrying masks in public locations amid a surge in Covid cases.
The fine charge beneath this provision of the notification will not be applicable to humans traveling together in personal four-wheeler vehicles. The national capital has been witnessing a upward jostle in Covid cases for the previous few days, raising the concerns of health department officials.
On Wednesday, Delhi mentioned 2,146 sparkling Covid cases and the positivity rate rose to 17.83 per cent. The countrywide capital registered 8 Covid deaths, the easiest in almost 180 days.
According to reputable data, Delhi has witnessed thirty two Covid-19 deaths in the month of August alone, two-fold upward shove as against the closing 10 days of July.
Delhi recorded 7 deaths from Covid-19 and 2,495 new cases on Tuesday. The spurt in instances in advance of the festive season is becoming a purpose of subject for the authorities as properly as residents.
Delhi on Monday reported 1,372 Covid-19 cases and 6 deaths. The positivity rate rose up to 17.85 per cent on Monday, the highest from January 21.
