Status updates are visible for 24 hours unlesss you delete them.
To delete new whatsapp status in android. Follow the guide.
Delete a status update
Open WhatsApp > STATUS.
Tap More next to the status update you want to delete.
Tap and hold the status update and tap Delete > DELETE.
To delete new whatsapp status in iPhone/iOS. Follow the guide.
Open your WhatsApp > Status.
Tap My Status Option.
Tap More next to the status update you want to delete. Then, tap Delete > Delete 1 Status Update.
Swipe left the on status update you want to delete, then tap Delete > Delete.
If you want to delete multiple status updates, tap Edit. Select the status updates you want to delete, then tap Delete > Delete {number of} Status Updates.
This is all about deleting status in new whatsapp?