Delhi reports first Covid fatality in current surge; woman had intestinal obstruction

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 31, 2025, 12:05 IST

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Delhi reports its first Covid-19 death amid rising cases. A 60-year-old woman, positive for Covid-19, passed away. She suffered from acute intestinal obstruction. Covid-19 was an incidental finding. Currently, Delhi has 294 active Covid-19 cases. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assures residents that the government is alert. Hospitals are prepared to handle any situation. She urged people not to panic.

Delhi reports first Covid fatality in current surge; woman had intestinal obstruction

Delhi reported its first Covid-19 death amidst a recent surge in cases, with a 60-year-old woman succumbing to the virus. While she had underlying health issues, the positive Covid-19 test was an incidental finding.

NEW DELHI: A 60-year-old woman who tested positive for Covid-19 has died in Delhi, marking the capital’s first fatality amid the recent rise in cases, officials said on Saturday. According to health department data, Delhi currently has 294 active Covid-19 cases. “The woman was suffering from acute intestinal obstruction post-laparotomy. The Covid-19 finding was incidental,” an official said. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had earlier stated on Thursday that 19 Covid patients are hospitalised in Delhi but urged residents not to panic. “The Delhi government is alert and hospitals are fully prepared to handle any situation,” she said.

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