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Covid-19 fourth wave threat looms large as Delhi records over 7K cases in last 10 days; big jump in positivity rate

The number of COVID-19 cases have registered a steady rise in the last ten days, as the daily tally mounted to over 1,300 on June 15 from 247 on June 6, totalling 7,175 cases in this period, according to official data shared by the city health department.

Jun 16, 2022, 14:44 PM IST

Covid-19 4th wave hits Delhi: 1042 Covid cases in 24 hours, 2 deaths, positivity at 4.64 %

Delhi had reported one death and 965 Covid cases with a positivity rate of 4.71 per cent on Thursday. It had logged one death and 1,009 Covid cases on Wednesday with a positivity rate of 5.7 per cent.

Apr 22, 2022, 21:55 PM IST

Delhi schools reopening? DDMA likely to take decision today

Schools in the national capital were ordered shut last year in March ahead of a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Aug 27, 2021, 08:43 AM IST

Allow Delhi malls, markets to operate till 10 pm: Traders' body requests DDMA

According to the CTI, the markets get "crowded" and "chaotic" as soon the clock hits 8 pm, something that can be taken care of by extending the duration of its closing time.

Aug 21, 2021, 15:51 PM IST

Delhi: Know what reopened in the national capital in Unlock 5?

Delhi has been undergoing a phased unlocking for the past four weeks after the second wave of the COVID pandemic slowed. Public places may observe more crowds after gyms, yoga centres, hotels etc. opened with 50 per cent capacity in Delhi from Monday.

Jun 28, 2021, 16:22 PM IST

Delhi: Know what reopened in the national capital in Unlock 5?

Delhi has been undergoing a phased unlocking for the past four weeks after the second wave of the COVID pandemic slowed. Public places may observe more crowds after gyms, yoga centres, hotels etc. opened with 50 per cent capacity in Delhi from Monday.

Jun 28, 2021, 12:34 PM IST

Unlock 5 launched in Delhi from Monday; Gym, spa and banquet halls to reopen

Delhi has been undergoing a phased unlocking for the past four weeks after the second wave of the COVID pandemic slowed. Public places may observe more crowds after gyms, yoga centres, hotels etc. opened with 50 per cent capacity in Delhi from Monday.

Jun 28, 2021, 07:48 AM IST

Delhi 'Unlock-3': Private offices may open with 50% capacity; Gym, school to remain shut

Restaurants, weekly markets and religious places in Delhi with 50 per cent capacity will reopen from June 14, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday, adding that the COVID-19 situation in the city has come under considerable control.

Jun 13, 2021, 17:54 PM IST

Delhi: CM Kejriwal calls a meeting regarding the preparations for the third wave of COVID-19

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called two meetings on Friday to discuss preparedness for a possible third wave of Coronavirus. The CM's office said in a tweet, "The Chief Minister will meet the Expert Committee at 11 AM and the Preparatory Committee at 3 PM."

Jun 04, 2021, 11:50 AM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal inaugurates free vaccination facility for journalists, their families

In a good move, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated free vaccination facility for journalists and their family members at a government school in ITO.

May 31, 2021, 12:54 PM IST

Coronavirus infection rate in Delhi falls below 5%, positivity rate was 4.76% in 24 hours

Delhi has recorded 3,009 fresh COVID-19 cases and 252 deaths related to the disease in the last 24 hours, with a positivity rate of less than 4.76 percent. This is the first time since April 4 that the national capital's COVID positivity rate has fallen below 5 percent.

May 21, 2021, 17:00 PM IST

"Will give ₹ 50,000 to the family facing death of COVID-19", Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 50,000 in the national capital to the families who lost a member from the COVID pandemic.

May 18, 2021, 17:36 PM IST

Second wave of COVID-19 subsides in Delhi, beds free up in hospitals, positivity rate lower

As the number of daily cases in the national capital subsides, over 4,000 ward beds and 98 ICU beds were vacant in the hospitals on Wednesday (May 12, 2021). 

May 13, 2021, 13:19 PM IST

CM Arvind Kejriwal: Cases of Coronavirus infection are decreasing in Delhi

Amid the second huge wave of Coronavirus and lack of COVID vaccine, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called for a vaccine production on a war footing and asked the central government to team up with other domestic vaccine manufacturing companies to make Covaxin and Covishield can be produced at a rapid pace.

May 11, 2021, 13:28 PM IST

Delhi CM Kejriwal calls high-level meeting in the evening regarding the Corona situation

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a high-level meeting on the current COVID-19 situation in the national capital on Friday. Among those present will be Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and State Health Minister Satyendra Jain.

May 07, 2021, 14:30 PM IST

Orders to increase Rapid Antigen Test in Delhi, Delhi Govt's big decision against COVID

To overcome the growing infection of Coronavirus in the national capital, the Delhi government has taken a big decision. Now there will be a facility to conduct 24 hours rapid antigen test in all the hospitals of Delhi Govt.

May 07, 2021, 08:56 AM IST

Delhi CM Kejriwal announces free ration for lower class, relief of Rs 5,000 for auto drivers

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a press conference on Tuesday and discussed about the ongoing COVID crisis and its impact on lower class people. Delhi is once again witnessing an expansion of lockdown and in the midst of this, migrant workers and lower class people are the most affected.

May 04, 2021, 14:14 PM IST

Delhi Police delivers 12 Oxygen Cylinder at IBS Hospital, 37 lives were in danger

There was news of complete depletion of oxygen at IBS Hospital in Delhi. At present, 37 patients are on oxygen assistance in this hospital, whose life was in danger. However, Delhi Police arrived with 12 oxygen cylinders to save their lives.

May 03, 2021, 15:00 PM IST

Delhi: Oxygen deplets at IBS Hospital, lives of 37 patients at stake

There is news of complete depletion of oxygen at IBS Hospital in Delhi. At this time, 37 patients are on oxygen support in this hospital, which poses a threat to their lives.

May 03, 2021, 14:28 PM IST

Delhi: Govt Hospitals also start COVID-19 vaccination campaign

The third and largest phase of vaccination is scheduled to begin in Delhi on Monday. People aged 18–45 will be vaccinated against the corona virus. About 90 lakh people in this category will be eligible for the vaccine.

May 03, 2021, 10:48 AM IST