Delhi records 48 deaths and 3,227 fresh positive cases of coronavirus

The national capital reported 48 COVID-19 fatalities on Tuesday, the highest in over 70 days, as the toll climbed to 5,320, while 3,227 fresh cases pushed the tally to over 2.76 lakh, authorities said. 

This is the highest number of deaths reported in a day since July 16, when the city recorded 58



fatalities.

On September 26, Delhi had recorded 46 deaths, 42 the next day and 37 on September 28.

The fresh cases reported on Tuesday came out of the 59,102 tests conducted the previous day.

The active cases'' tally on Tuesday rose to 27,524 from 27,123 the previous day.