Third wave of Covid-19: Mumbai, Delhi see decline in daily cases

The health ministry on Monday also issued new clinical guidelines for adult Covid patients

Covid cases across the country crossed 258,000 on Monday, even as the two big metros - Mumbai and Delhi - reported a dip in reported cases. The national daily positivity rate increased to more than 19 per cent, signaling the need to step up testing.

As the third wave persists, the health ministry has issued new clinical guidelines for adult Covid patients. The government may also consider starting vaccination for those in the 12-14 age group from March, PTI has reported.  

Mumbai reported 5,956 cases - 24 per cent lower than Sunday. Delhi had over 12,000 cases - a decline of 31