13 October, the national capital had last reported 3,000 cases (3,036) before the cases surged owing to the festive season and also air pollution, according to health experts.The total number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi now stands at 4,85,405 including 39,990 active cases, 4,37,801 recoveries and 7,614 deaths.Today's numbers include 95 deaths, 3,235 more recoveries reported in the last 24 hours.These fresh cases were detected from 21,098 tests, including 9,227 RT-PCR ones, conducted the previous day.
The cumulative positivity rate in the city was 8.91% per cent amid festivities and rising pollution, according to a bulletin issued by the Delhi health department.The highest single-day spike of 8,593 cases was recorded on Wednesday and 85.