Delhi reports 10,665 Covid cases, massive 94% rise in daily cases

Delhi reported 10,665 coronavirus cases today, a massive rise of 94% in daily cases compared to yesterday. The number of Covid patients shot up from 5481 to 10,665, the biggest single-day spike since May 12. The national capital also saw 8 deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest since June 26.

The positivity rate shot up to 11.88 per cent, officials said. On Tuesday, the city had recorded 5,481 fresh cases, almost half of Wednesday's count, and a case positivity rate of 8.37 per cent. The Delhi government announced a weekend curfew on Tuesday to curb the sharp spike in the number of cases.

Further inputs awaited