Corona toll crosses 900 in Delhi

The total number of people killed by the COVID-19 pandemic in the national capital rose to 905 till now. The Delhi government released its official bulletin on the corona, stating that 34 corona patients died between May 28 and June 7.

A total of 1,366 new cases have been reported in Delhi in the past 24 hours. The total number of Corona positive cases stood at 31,309 here on Wednesday. Of these, 11,861 patients have been cured, while 18,543 are active and are still undergoing treatment.

Due to the ever increasing corona infection in Delhi, the number of corona hotspots here now stands at 188. As of Sunday, the number of hotspots in Delhi was 169.

According to the Delhi government, 14,556 corona patients have been asked to remain in isolation at their homes. The health team of Delhi government is treating all these individuals through phone.

On the condition of corona infection in Delhi, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that by June 15, there will be 44,000 cases and about 6,600 beds will be needed.

He estmated that by June 30, one lakh cases will be reached and about 15,000 beds will be required. Similarly, by July 15, there will be 2 lakh cases and 33,000 beds will be required; while by July 31, about 5.5 lakh cases will be there and for that about 80,000 beds will be required.

( With inputs from IANS )