3 senior DDA officials found COVID-19 positive

Three senior officials of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) have been found positive for the coronavirus infection, sources said on Tuesday. A commissioner for sports, an additional commissioner (planning) and a deputy director (planning) have been diagnosed with COVID-19, they said. The total number of coronavirus cases in Delhi mounted to 14,465 on Tuesday, while the death toll climbed to 288. As many as 412 fresh cases of COVID-19 infection reported, Delhi government authorities said.

The city had recorded the highest spike in fresh cases -- 660 -- on May 22. On Monday, 635 fresh cases were reported. Various government offices have been opened partially after easing in lockdown norms recently.