224 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Delhi, total tally 6,542

New Delhi, May 9 () With 224 new instances of the novel coronavirus infection, the total number of cases reported in the national capital climbed to 6,542, the Delhi government said on Saturday.

The fresh cases were reported between 4 pm to midnight of May 8.

No fresh death due to the virus was reported in this period. Delhi has so far reported 68 deaths.

Of the total cases reported in the city, 4,454 are active while 2,020 patients have been cured of the disease, the health bulletin stated. SLB NSDNSD