Delhi NCR

Delhi records 2 more Covid deaths; active case count at 562

Published by
PTI

Delhi recorded two fresh Covid-linked fatalities, including a five-month-old baby, officials said on Thursday.

The national capital, which has the second-highest number of cases after Kerala, has 562 active cases and has recorded seven fatalities since January 1 this year.

According to the COVID-19 dashboard of the Union Health Ministry, the national capital has seen a surge of 105 cases since Wednesday.

A five-month-old baby boy suffering from cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, pneumonia with sepsis and respiratory failure, died after testing positive for the infection.

An 87-year-old man, who was immunocompromised, and suffering from diabetes, hypertension, heart and kidney ailment, along with COVID pneumonia, also succumbed after being infected.

India’s active COVID cases stand at 4,866, with Kerala remaining the most affected state, followed by Delhi, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

PTI

Published by
PTI

Recent Posts

Hantavirus reminder for Delhi: the danger is in the dust

As global concern grows over the Andes strain hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship…

June 2, 2026

Delhi: Heavy police deployment in Chhatarpur as teen’s death triggers protest, road blockade

Police deployed in strength and roads barricaded in Chhatarpur as residents protest the death of…

June 2, 2026

MCD mayor assures detailed probe into Saket building collapse

MCD mayor promises a thorough investigation into the Saket building collapse, with action against officials…

June 2, 2026

NEET paper leak: Delhi court extends judicial custody of 5 accused till June 15

Five accused in the NEET paper leak case will remain in judicial custody until June…

June 2, 2026

DJB brings in irrigation dept equipment to improve Yamuna flow for better water supply

With Yamuna levels remaining critically low, the Delhi Jal Board has deployed irrigation department machinery…

June 2, 2026

House collapses in LPG blast in Delhi’s Mukundpur; 11 wounded, 1 critical

Eleven workers were rescued after an LPG cylinder blast triggered the collapse of a utensil-colouring…

June 2, 2026