NEW DELHI, Apr 23 (NNN-PTI) – Local health authorities reported 1,042 new COVID-19 cases and two more deaths from the pandemic, in the Indian capital and its surrounding areas, last night.
In response to the surging infections, Delhi’s Directorate of Education, issued a fresh set of Standard Operating Procedures for schools’ teachers, students and guests.
The local authorities have already made it mandatory again for people to wear face masks as a precautionary measure.
A few weeks ago, the compulsion of wearing face masks in public places was lifted, as the pandemic situation improved.
Earlier yesterday, the federal government’s data showed 2,451 new COVID-19 cases and 54 new deaths across the country. Yesterday marked the third consecutive day when the daily new cases surpassed the 2,000-mark, after lower tallies were reported in recent weeks.– NNN-PTI
