Coronavirus Update: INA Market close for 3 days due to COVID-19, Delhi records massive spike

With three new positive cases of COVID-19, the city today recorded the highest spike in fresh coronavirus cases in a single day taking the tally to 15,257.

As per the official data available, Delhi has a total of 7690 active cases of COVID-19. Delhi has been reporting 500 or more fresh cases every day for more than a week. However, this is the first time that the national capital has recorded over 700 cases in a day.

“Total 792 new cases were reported and the positive cases in the city reached 15,257. At least 7,264 patients have recovered from coronavirus so far in Delhi while 7,690 cases are active,” the Health Department said.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 25 said that he expected a slight increase in the coronavirus cases due to the several relaxations given during the lockdown 4.0 period. The Delhi CM, however, said that the situation was under control and his administration is ready to deal with any situation.

According to the latest figures on the website of the Union Health Ministry, the total number of COVID-19 cases has climbed to 1,51,767 in the country. The death toll due to COVID-19 has climbed to 4,337. The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004 and 64,425 people have recovered so far.

The Indian National Airways Market, popularly known as INA Market, is known as the food bazaar of Delhi. Fresh seafood, meat, spices, vegetables, fruits – if you don’t get it anywhere else, you get it at this market. You can also get some rare wine and liquor. The shops here sell varieties of imported foodstuff and the shopkeepers speak even in languages like French, German and Japanese. The market, which lies across the street from Dilli Haat, remains closed on Mondays.

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