Delhi confirmed almost two million cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of October 20, 2023, with over 26 thousand fatalities and over two million recoveries. The Delhi government, led by Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party implemented a night and weekend curfew to curb infection numbers in late April 2021. The capital region faced acute shortage of oxygen and ICU beds during this time period.

India reported almost 45 million cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of October 20, 2023, with more than 44 million recoveries and about 532 thousand fatalities. The number of cases in the country had a decreasing trend in the past months.

Burden on the healthcare system

With the world's second largest population in addition to an even worse second wave of the coronavirus pandemic seems to be crushing an already inadequate healthcare system. Despite vast numbers being vaccinated, a new variant seemed to be affecting younger age groups this time around. The lack of ICU beds, black market sales of oxygen cylinders and drugs needed to treat COVID-19, as well as overworked crematoriums resorting to mass burials added to the woes of the country. Foreign aid was promised from various countries including the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. Additionally, funding from the central government was expected to boost vaccine production.

Situation overview
Even though days in April 2021 saw record-breaking numbers compared to any other country worldwide, a nation-wide lockdown has not been implemented. The largest religious gathering - the Kumbh Mela, sacred to the Hindus, along with election rallies in certain states continue to be held. Some states and union territories including Maharashtra, Delhi, and Karnataka had issued curfews and lockdowns to try to curb the spread of infections.

COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Cured/Discharged/Migrated: Delhi data was reported at 2,017,021.000 Case in 05 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,017,018.000 Case for 28 Apr 2025. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Cured/Discharged/Migrated: Delhi data is updated daily, averaging 1,871,311.000 Case from Mar 2020 (Median) to 05 May 2025, with 1587 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,017,021.000 Case in 05 May 2025 and a record low of 2.000 Case in 18 Mar 2020. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Cured/Discharged/Migrated: Delhi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table IN.HLF006: Disease Outbreaks: Coronavirus 2019: MOHFW.

COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Confirmed Cases: Delhi data was reported at 2,043,723.000 Case in 05 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,043,721.000 Case for 28 Apr 2025. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Confirmed Cases: Delhi data is updated daily, averaging 1,900,735.000 Case from Mar 2020 (Median) to 05 May 2025, with 1587 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,043,723.000 Case in 05 May 2025 and a record low of 7.000 Case in 16 Mar 2020. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Confirmed Cases: Delhi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table IN.HLF006: Disease Outbreaks: Coronavirus 2019: MOHFW.

The Indian capital of Delhi had the highest share of districts, at about 27 percent, in the red zone as of April 19, 2020. Red zones marked districts having more than 100 confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19.

Infections in Indian states

Maharashtra confirmed around 13 thousand cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of May 4, 2020, with 548 fatalities and 2,115 recoveries. It was the leading state in terms of number of infections, followed by the states of Gujarat and Delhi. The first case, however, was reported in late January in the southern state of Kerala. Since then the spread of the virus has been consistent and the country is yet to see a drop in the number of infections.

COVID-19 in India

India reported around 42.7 thousand cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of May 4, 2020. The country went into lockdown on March 25, the largest in the world, restricting 1.3 billion people and extended until May 3, 2020. The lockdown had been until May 17, 2020.

COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Active Cases: Delhi data was reported at 1.000 Case in 05 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.000 Case for 28 Apr 2025. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Active Cases: Delhi data is updated daily, averaging 505.000 Case from Mar 2020 (Median) to 05 May 2025, with 1587 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 103,424.000 Case in 29 Apr 2021 and a record low of 0.000 Case in 03 Mar 2025. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Active Cases: Delhi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table IN.HLF006: Disease Outbreaks: Coronavirus 2019: MOHFW.