Delhi reports third Covid-19 death

Delhi reports a third Covid-19 death since May 2025, with 64 new cases and active cases rising to 457. Hospitals advised to enhance preparedness.

Published on: Jun 5, 2025, 05:20:08 IST

By Ridhima Gupta

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A third Covid-19-related death was reported in Delhi on Wednesday, since May 2025, according to the central dashboard data released by the ministry of health and family welfare. Besides, 64 new cases were logged over the past 24 hours, taking the count of active cases to 457.

The deceased was identified as a 22-year-old woman, who had a history of Pulmonary Koch’s, lower respiratory tract infection, Covid-19 pneumonia, shock and Type 1 Respiratory failure.

According to the dashboard, 39 patients were cured, discharged or migrated on Tuesday. The dashboard data pointed to a slight dip—the first in a week—in the number of cases on Tuesday, when the total dipped to 393 from 483 a day before. However, it spiked again on Wednesday.

Last week, the Delhi government issued an advisory instructing all hospitals in the city to step up Covid-19 preparedness as a precautionary measure in response to a recent rise in cases in parts of the country. The advisory called for ensuring availability of hospital beds, oxygen, medicines, and vaccines.

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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