Delhi reports 1,101 new Covid-19 cases today, highest in over 3 months

FILE PHOTO: A woman watches as a healthcare worker fills a syringe with a dose of COVISHIELD, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India, at Max Super Speciality Hospital, in New Delhi (REUTERS) — FILE PHOTO: A woman watches as a healthcare worker fills a syringe with a dose of COVISHIELD, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India, at Max Super Speciality Hospital, in New Delhi **(REUTERS)**

1 min read . Updated: 23 Mar 2021, 09:45 PM IST Staff Writer

The new infections pushed the tally of COVID-19 cases reported in the city till now to 6,49,973,

The national capital reported over 800 coronavirus cases for the fourth day on the trot on Tuesda while reporting 1,101 new infections and four fatalities.

The number of active cases rose to 4,411 from 3,934 a day ago, while the case positivity remained over 1 per cent for the third consecutive day, according to a bulletin.

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The new infections pushed the tally of COVID-19 cases reported in the city till now to 6,49,973, while 6.49 lakh patients have recovered from the disease, while the death toll mounted to 10,967.

Delhi government on Tuesday banned Holi celebrations in public cases in view of the spike in coronavirus cases, officials at Delhi Disaster Management Authority said.

“Amid rising COVID-19 cases in NCT of Delhi, public celebrations for upcoming festivals such as Holi, Navratri, & gatherings in general, shall not be allowed. All DMs and concerned authorities should ensure strict adherence to the order," the DDMA issued an order.

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