Delhi Records 448 Covid Fatalities In 24 Hours, Highest Single-Day Deaths

The 18,043 fresh cases is the lowest since April 15 when 16,699 people were diagnosed with the disease.

Delhi recorded over 400 coronavirus deaths for the third consecutive day Monday. The national capital recorded 448 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours and 18,043 cases, the lowest since April 15, with a positivity rate of 29.56 per cent, according to a bulletin issued by the Delhi health department on Monday. The 18,043 fresh cases is the lowest since April 15 when 16,699 people were diagnosed with the disease. The low number of cases can be attributed to less tests (61,045) conducted on Sunday. According to the bulletin, only 1,611 vaccine doses were administered on Sunday, the lowest so far. This included 1,260 people who received their first dose. The positivity rate remained below 30 per cent for the second consecutive day. Delhi had reported a positivity rate of 28.33 per cent on Sunday, 31.6 per cent on Saturday, 32.7 per cent on Friday, 32.8 per cent on Thursday, 31.8 per cent on Wednesday, 32.7 per cent on Tuesday, and 35 per cent on Monday.