Delhi records highest single-day Covid spike amid renewed precautions

दिल्ली में सोमवार को 47 नए कोविड-19 मामले दर्ज हुए, सक्रिय मामलों की संख्या 483 हुई; एक मौत के साथ कुल मौतें 2 हुईं।

Published on: Jun 3, 2025, 05:56:06 IST

By Ridhima Gupta

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Delhi on Monday reported 47 new Covid-19 cases — the highest single-day rise in the ongoing surge — taking the active case count to 483, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s Covid-19 dashboard. One Covid-related death was also reported, bringing the total death toll in the current surge to two.

The central dashboard also noted that 82 patients were cured, discharged, or migrated since Sunday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

The latest fatality was a 22-year-old woman with underlying conditions including pulmonary Koch’s, post-tuberculosis lung disease, and bilateral lower respiratory tract infection.

Earlier, a 60-year-old woman also died after testing positive for Covid-19. She had been admitted for acute intestinal obstruction post-abdominal surgery. Officials said her Covid infection was incidental, noting she suffered from severe comorbidities. The exact dates of the reported deaths could not confirmed.

The central dashboard also noted that 82 patients were cured, discharged, or migrated since Sunday.

Delhi continues to remain among the top three states with the highest COVID-19 caseloads. Kerala tops the list with 1,435 active cases, followed by Maharashtra (506), Delhi (483), West Bengal (339), and Gujarat (338).

According to dashboard data last updated on May 30, Delhi had recorded 56 new cases that day, raising the city’s total then to 294, reflecting a rise in infection rate within a span of three days.

Amid this uptick, the Delhi government last week issued an advisory directing all hospitals — both public and private — to ensure readiness with adequate beds, oxygen, medicines, vaccines, and functioning equipment.

As of May 19, Delhi had only five active cases, according to the ministry’s Covid-19 dashboard.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ridhima Gupta
Ridhima Gupta is a Principal Correspondent at Hindustan Times, where she covers healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and public health policy. Her reporting centers on Delhi’s major hospitals (AIIMS, Safdarjung, Lok Nayak), the state health department, and emerging medical trends. Ridhima is particularly interested in reporting on healthcare issues through the lens of women, children, and persons with disabilities. Her work often explores the intersection of healthcare and public policy, examining how these factors shape access health care. Based in New Delhi, many of her reports have led to direct government action over the years, in different city. Earlier this year, she completed a media training workshop on the Impact of Extreme Heat on Health, organised by the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), further strengthening her interest in reporting on the intersection of climate change and public health. A postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Ridhima has around a decade of experience in journalism. She began her career as a trainee television reporter with Mirror Now in Mumbai and has since worked across multiple cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi, contributing to both print and broadcast newsrooms. She is a recipient of the Laadli Media Fellowship (2022) for her reporting on education, disability, and women’s issues. Before joining Hindustan Times, Ridhima worked with The Times of India, New Indian Express and News18. A native of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Ridhima completed her undergraduate studies in Biotechnology. And when she is not working as a journalist she likes to paint and go on nature hikes.Read More

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