After weeks of relief, India is yet again witnessing an uptick in daily Covid numbers

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India has reported 2,527 new Covid cases, 1,656 recoveries in the last 24 hours, the Union government said on today.

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The active Coronavirus cases in the country currently stands at 15,079. 33 new Covid-related deaths increased the total death count to 5,22,149.

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Delhi reported 1,042 fresh Covid cases yesterday, the highest since February 10, with a positivity rate of 4.64 per cent.

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Meanwhile, the Delhi government said yesterday that people must wear mask in public places

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And that those those found in violation of the rule will be fined ₹ 500. Those travelling in private cars, however, do not need to wear mask.

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Meanwhile, with 25 more IIT-Madras students testing positive for the virus today, the tally at the institute reached 55.

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Delhi's R-value this week was recorded at 2.1, meaning every infected person is infecting two others.

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