4,099 new Covid cases in Delhi, positivity rate 6.46%

Delhi on Monday reported 4,099 fresh COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 6.46%. Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that Omicron variant of coronavirus is behind the surge in infections in the city and more restrictions will be implemented if bed occupancy rate goes up.

The number of new cases and positivity rate in the city is the highest since May 18.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority which devises Covid management policies for the national capital, will hold a crucial meeting on Tuesday to discuss the need for more curbs in view of the alarming spike in cases.

A positivity rate of more than 5% for two consecutive days will trigger a 'red alert' under the DDMA-approved Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) leading to a 'total curfew' and halting of most economic activities.

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According to the latest government data, only 420 or 4.65% of the 9,029 beds in Delhi hospitals are occupied. As many as 124 patients need oxygen, while seven are on ventilator support.