Delhi: 15 new Covid cases in city, no death

Delhi recorded 15 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest since March 28 last year, and zero death on Monday, as the positivity rate dipped to 0.03%.Earlier, on March 28 last year, the city had reported nine cases.

Updated On Oct 19, 2021 at 07:33 AM IST

New Delhi: Delhi recorded 15 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest since March 28 last year, and zero death on Monday, as the positivity rate dipped to 0.03%.

Earlier, on March 28 last year, the city had reported nine cases. The daily case count had dropped to 17 on September 13, with no death being recorded on that day, while the positivity rate was 0.04 per cent, according to official figures.

Two fatalities due to Covid-19 have been recorded so far this month in Delhi, on October 2 and October 10.

Only five Covid-related fatalities were reported last month, one each on September 7, 16 and 17, and two on September 28, they said.

The low number of single-day infections could also be due to the lower number of tests conducted on Sunday. TNN