Delhi Disaster Management Authority

People should get tested, mask mandate be brought back: Doctors on COVID-19 situation in Delhi

The COVID-19 positivity rate in the national capital has jumped from 0.5 percent to 5.33 percent in two weeks, reports PTI.

Apr 17, 2022, 22:01 PM IST

Temporarily close specific wings in schools or classrooms where Covid case is detected, says Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday said a specific wing in schools or classrooms where a COVID-19 case has been detected should be closed temporarily and clarified that the entire school should only be closed in specific cases, reports PTI.

Apr 15, 2022, 16:38 PM IST

Covid-19 surge: Work from Home mandate for all private offices in Delhi

The Delhi government has directed closure of all private offices, except those in exempted categories. Private offices, which were till now operating with 50 per cent work force, have been asked to follow the practice of work from home.

Jan 11, 2022, 12:05 PM IST

Omicron threat: Delhi govt, DDMA to hold key meeting on Monday, review COVID situation

The discussion will be held in the meeting regarding the increasing cases of Omicron in Delhi and the current situation of COVID-19. 

Dec 19, 2021, 16:02 PM IST

Amid 'very poor' air quality, DDMA allows standing passengers in Delhi Metro, buses

In its order, DDMA said that 30 standing passengers will be allowed in each Delhi Metro train coach. In Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Cluster buses, the maximum number of standing passengers allowed to travel will be 50 per cent of the seating capacity.

Nov 20, 2021, 22:21 PM IST

COVID-19: DDMA allows religious places in Delhi to reopen for devotees from today

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority issued fresh COVID-19 guidelines on Thursday.

Oct 01, 2021, 09:51 AM IST

Delhi authority gives nod to Ramleela, Durga Puja celebrations, but with COVID-19 curbs

The Delhi Police and district authorities will ensure proper seating arrangement at events by adhering to social distancing norms, separate entry and exit points at venues and no overcrowding at gatherings.

Sep 30, 2021, 07:03 AM IST

Delhi University Reopening: Practical classes for final year students to resume from Sept 15, check important details

Delhi University will be resuming practical lab sessions for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students from September 15.

Sep 06, 2021, 22:31 PM IST

'No child will be forced to attend school or college,' says Manish Sisodia; Check important updates on Delhi school reopening

Manish Sisodia said the consent of parents will be mandatory for children to return to schools and if they don’t allow it, students will not be forced or considered absent.

Aug 27, 2021, 19:25 PM IST

COVID-19 Delta variant found in 80% genome sequencing samples by Delhi govt in last 3 months

The data also showed that the Delta variant has been found in 1,689 of the 5,752 samples from Delhi processed at the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) so far.

Aug 08, 2021, 23:27 PM IST

Keep Covaxin jabs only as second dose for 18-44 age category, Delhi directs private hospitals

Delhi government on Sunday (June 6) directed private hospitals and nursing homes to administer Covaxin only to those eligible for the second dose in respect of the 18-44 age group in the month of June.

Jun 06, 2021, 22:35 PM IST