The government will think of easing restrictions when the cases decline to touch 15,000, said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.
Though the number of new cases was less than that of Thursday, the positivity rate increased.
The active caseload tally in the national capital rose to 94,160
The Test Positivity Rate in the national capital was recorded at 25 percent.
Active cases in the national capital stands at 48,178, and the city recorded 16% more Covid cases than yesterday.
The death toll due to the coronavirus infection in Delhi has now risen to 25,136.
The Delhi government has imposed a weekend curfew from January 8. During weekdays, the metros and buses will run at full seating capacity with strict adherence to Covid-19 guidelines.
Delhi Covid Cases Today: Delhi reported 5,481 fresh Covid-19 cases on Tuesday. A total of 531 patients are currently admitted to hospitals while 8,593 people are under home isolation.
Manoj Tiwari has asked his staff and those who came in contact with him to get tested for Covid and quarantine themselves as a precaution. The BJP MP has tested positive for COVID-19 second time,
Health Minister Satyendar Jain said some experts have said the cases will peak in a week but it's conjecture.
On the day of New Year and today, the national capital logged two Covid related deaths.
On the day of New Year, the national capital also logged one Covid related death.
Delhi recorded the highest number of 263 Omicron cases as of today, followed by Maharashtra at 252, Gujarat 97, Rajasthan 69, Kerala 65 and Telangana 62.
The Delhi government, in its new guidelines, said that only 50% seating capacity will be allowed in the metros, and standing will not be allowed. With the new restrictions, each coach can only accommodate about 25 passengers.
The spike in cases comes amid growing Omicron concerns, and stringent curbs imposed in the city.
According to the Health Ministry data, Delhi on Sunday has recorded the most cases of Omicron variant in the country. The national capital has so far logged 142 cases, the maximum by any state or UT.
Along with the fatality reported on Sunday, Delhi witnessed seven deaths due to Covid-19 in the month of December.
Six deaths have been reported in December so far.
Five Covid-related deaths have been reported in December so far in Delhi.
Only a minimum number of choristers should be allowed to perform choirs inside the churches and separate mics should be given to each performer, they added.
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