The increase rate touched 16.9%, with 429 new covid cases. The ICMR has noted the rise of COVID testing and indicated that cases of H3N2 are the leading cause behind more hospitalisations. Further, we witnessed a surge in cases due to the XBB.1.16 variant.
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On Sunday, cases of COVID saw a positive rise to 16.9%, with the mark touching 429 new cases in New Delhi. These cases are one of the highest records in seven months. So far, one COVID-related death has been reported in the capital; however, the primary cause was not COVID.
There are 7989 beds prescribed for COVID hospitals, out of which 87 are occupied, whereas 879 patients are in home isolation.
The city health department data shows that there are 1359 active cases of infection, and the death toll stands at 26,530.
Delhi is ready to tackle the recent surge in cases.
With a rise of 14.37 per cent in cases in Delhi of 416 new cases for Saturday. On Thursday, the data was at 295 points or 12.48 per cent.
On Wednesday witnessed 300 cases, two deaths, and a positivity rate of 13.89 per cent. 11.82 per cent positivity rates with 214 cases on Tuesday. 7.45% rise with 115 cases on Monday and a positivity rate of 9.13 per cent for 153 cases last Sunday.
The Government of Delhi has been watchful of the sudden rise in cases in the capital city. It is prepared to face it, as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday.
Over the last four-five days, three deaths have been reported. In all of them, comorbidities were very severe, and covid was an incidental factor behind the death; the primary cause has been the comorbidities.
No need to panic over the recent rise; instead, follow protocols.
In an address to the press conference after charging the review meeting of the COVID situation in Delhi, Kejriwal assured that there is no need to worry and that the government of the capital is taking up all the required steps. The sudden surges over the last few days coincide with the country’s rise of H3N2 influenza cases.
Over the last few months, the number of new cases in Delhi has declined. On January 16, it dropped to zero since the outbreak of the pandemic surfaced in the city. The current tally has reached 20, 10, 741 cases, with 2667 tests conducted on Saturday.
H3N2 virus, leading to more hospitalisations.
According to medical experts in Delhi, there has been a gradual increase in COVID cases, and the XBB.1.16 variant may be responsible for the recent surge. They urge the public not to panic and to continue following appropriate guidelines and behaviors, including getting booster doses of vaccines. It is important to stay informed and take necessary precautions to help prevent the spread of the virus.
They have also indicated a rise in the number of tests; people are getting tested for COVID in high numbers as a precautionary measure, but the real cause could be an infection with the influenza virus, which would develop fever and related symptoms.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the rise in cases could be due to the influenza A subtype H3N2 virus. The leading cause of more hospitalisations is the H3N2 virus than any other subtype. Influenza symptoms include a runny nose, a persistent cough, and a fever.
