Health Ministry advisory

No Respite From Pollution As Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Very Poor' Category

As per the data from the CPCB recorded at 6:00 am on Thursday morning, the Air quality index at Anand Vihar was at 387 (very poor); At ITO, Delhi it was 343 (very poor) while the AQI at Wazirpur, Delhi, was 422 (severe), at RK Puram, it was 415 ( severe).

Nov 23, 2023, 08:40 AM IST

'Use Public Transport, Bicycles': Health Ministry's Advisory For Schools, Students Amid 'Air Emergency' In Delhi

The Health Ministry advisory encourages schools to promote bicycle usage among higher-grade students. Ensuring proper ventilation in classrooms and advocating for 'wet mopping' of floors are among the highlighted measures to enhance indoor air quality.

Nov 10, 2023, 13:54 PM IST

Covid BF.7 variant risk: Health ministry directs states, UTs to take THESE measures amid festive season

Amid Omicron BF.7 variant scare, the Union Health Ministry has asked states/UTs to focus on 'Test-Track-Treat and Vaccination' and adherence of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour of wearing mask, maintaining hand hygiene and physical distancing.

Dec 23, 2022, 18:27 PM IST