ICMR writes to Centre, calls for ramping up COVID-19 testing by using rapid antigen test kits in Delhi containment zones, hospitals
In view of an unprecedented rise in the coronavirus cases in the national capital, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has written a letter to the Centre calling for ramping up testing for COVID-19 in Delhi containment zones and hospitals by use of rapid antigen detection test.
Jun 16, 2020, 15:36 PM IST
Delhi containment zones jump to 163, total 59 zones de-contained so far
With the addition of five new areas to the list of containment zones in Delhi, the total number of containment zones in the national capital has risen to 163 on Thursday. As per the list, South-West and North districts have the highest number of containment zones — 31 each. So far, at least 59 zones have been de-contained.
Jun 04, 2020, 15:33 PM IST
Delhi agrees to implement MHA's order, allows standalone shops, stores to open amid COVID-19 lockdown
A Delhi government official said that while non-essential shops have been allowed to open, no activity will take place in any containment zones in the state.
Apr 25, 2020, 20:26 PM IST
Eight new coronavirus containment zones added in Delhi, total now 76
The new containment zones are spread in the west and north-east districts of Delhi.
Apr 18, 2020, 20:17 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19: Delhi government identifies 8 more containment zones, total reaches 68
The Delhi government on Friday (April 17) identified 8 new coronavirus COVID-19 containment zones, taking the total tally of the red zones in the national capital to 68.
Apr 17, 2020, 20:45 PM IST
