Mock drills, inventory of beds, oxygen cylinders and ventilators - How Delhi is preparing for latest Covid-19 threat
Delhi Covid preparations: An inventory of beds, liquid medical oxygen, ventilators and other equipment is being prepared. It will be ready by Monday evening," East Delhi District Magistrate Anil Banka said. A mock drill will be conducted across all city government hospitals on Tuesday following the Centre's directions.
Dec 26, 2022, 14:54 PM IST
Did PM Narendra Modi follow Covid-19 protocols during Gujarat polls? Opposition SLAMS Centre’s advisory over Bharat Jodo Yatra
Bharat Jodo Yatra: The reaction from the opposition leaders came after the Centre asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to suspend the ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra if Covid-19 guidelines are not being followed properly. In a letter addressed to Rahul Gandhi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, “if following Covid-19 protocol is not possible then the Bharat Jodo Yatra be postponed in the national interest, taking note of public health emergency.”
Dec 21, 2022, 12:33 PM IST
‘Suspend Bharat Jodo Yatra if…’: Centre tells Rahul Gandhi amid fresh concerns over Covid-19 situation in India
Bharat Jodo Yatra: In view of the Covid-19 outbreak in China, the Union Health Minister has written to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, asking him to ensure that Covid-19 rules are followed during the ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra or the march should be suspended in the "interest of the nation".
Dec 21, 2022, 10:34 AM IST
'VIGIL needed, but no need to PANIC': Govt panel on new Covid-19 outbreak in China
China Covid-19 Outbreak: According to new projections from the US-based Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), China's abrupt lifting of its stringent Covid-19 curbs could result in an explosion of cases and over 10 lakh deaths next year.
Dec 20, 2022, 16:53 PM IST
After months of lockdown, Shanghai identifies new Covid-19 Omicron subvariant
Shanghai health commission warned that the city has recently continued to report more locally transmitted positive cases of Covid-19 and that the risk of the epidemic spreading through society remains very high.
Jul 11, 2022, 06:42 AM IST
Big relief for China, no new local Covid-19 case in Beijing and Shanghai for first time in months
The milestone for the two Chinese cities, achieved on Monday, came after their daily caseloads dropped to single digits over the past week.
Jun 29, 2022, 11:44 AM IST
Fourth wave scare: China tests millions again to control 'explosive' Covid-19 outbreak, halts offline sports events
"Epidemic prevention and control is at a critical juncture," a Beijing health official said.
Jun 13, 2022, 20:32 PM IST
Fourth wave scare: China warns of 'explosive' Covid-19 outbreak, all new cases in Beijing linked to a bar
Beijing said on Saturday that all 61 new coronavirus cases uncovered in the city on Friday had either visited the Heaven Supermarket Bar or had links to it, Reuters reported.
Jun 12, 2022, 08:21 AM IST
Beijing halts public transport as Covid-19 spreads in China
The Chinese capital Beijing shut dozens of metro stations and bus routes on Wednesday in its campaign to stop the spread of COVID-19 and avoid the fate of Shanghai where millions of residents have been under strict lockdown for more than a month.
May 04, 2022, 16:12 PM IST
China stops arrivals to Guangzhou as Covid-19 outbreak spreads
No lockdown has yet been announced for Guangzhou, a metropolis of 18 million northwest of Hong Kong that is home to many top companies and China's busiest airport.
Apr 11, 2022, 12:12 PM IST
