Satyendra Jain

'46% of new cases in Delhi are of Omicron Variant', says Health Minister Satyendra Jain

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that on Wednesday, 923 positive cases of corona have been reported in the state, out of which 46% cases are of Omicron variant. He also added that his government is making all necessary efforts to deal with the corona pandemic.

Dec 30, 2021, 12:00 PM IST

Four more cases of Omicron COVID variant detected in Delhi, tally rises to 10

Delhi's first patient of the Omicron variant - a 37-year-old man from Ranchi - was discharged on Monday after he tested negative for COVID-19 twice, officials said.

Dec 16, 2021, 12:45 PM IST

Delta variant confirmed in more than 80% of fresh COVID-19 cases: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain

 Delhi government has launched a colour-coded graded response system for COVID-19 management amid preparations for the third COVID wave.

Aug 10, 2021, 16:54 PM IST

Delhi lockdown likely if positivity rate goes up; govt preparing for 3rd wave

Satyendra Jain, who assured that Delhi is preparing for the third wave, said that measures like lockdown will be considered if the positivity rate in the city goes up to 5 per cent. 

Aug 06, 2021, 10:56 AM IST

COVID-19 strain in Singapore 'different', claims Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain

The Delhi Chief Minister called for cancelling all air services with Singapore with immediate effect on Tuesday, saying a strain of the coronavirus found in the Southeast Asian country could reach Delhi in the form of a third wave of the pandemic.

May 19, 2021, 23:15 PM IST

No COVID-19 vaccines for vaccination, says Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain, CM Arvind Kejriwal to hold meeting

Amid the spiralling COVID-19 infections in the national capital, Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Thursday (April 29) said that the Delhi government had run out of COVID-19 vaccines. 

Apr 29, 2021, 14:24 PM IST

Delhi Health Minister: More than 13,000 beds available in Delhi, no shortage of ventilators

The COVID-19 is getting uncontrollable in the country's capital, Delhi. Due to this, reports of health services are coming to a halt. Meanwhile, Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain has given a big statement.

Apr 14, 2021, 11:50 AM IST

Delhi moots staggered timings for OPD patients amid rising COVID-19 cases

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain asked people to follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviour during Holi on March 28-29. 

Mar 22, 2021, 15:54 PM IST

Delhi entering endemic phase of Covid-19, pandemic phase over: Health Minister Satyendar Jain

"Coronavirus is nearing an endemic phase in Delhi. Experts say some cases continue to occur in the endemic phase. Delhi witnessed a swine flu outbreak around 10 years ago, but still some cases are reported every year. Coronavirus is not going to end completely... we will have to learn to live with it," Jain said.

Mar 08, 2021, 09:14 AM IST

38 UK returnees test COVID-19 positive in Delhi; new strain detected in four

Delhi recorded 677 COVID-19 cases and 21 new fatalities on Wednesday, even as the positivity rate dropped to 0.8 per cent, authorities said.

Dec 31, 2020, 14:54 PM IST

Video: Stubble burning led to spike in COVID-19 deaths in Delhi, says Health Minister

The minister told reporters here that the pollution due to stubble-burning created a big problem in Delhi. It caused problems in breathing and those who had COVID-19 inhaled the smoke, which aggravated the seriousness.

Nov 24, 2020, 08:00 AM IST

COVID-19 situation in Delhi under control; fatality rate at 0.5%, testing doubled: Health Minister Satyendar Jain

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Saturday said that the situation in the national capital is under control and highlighted that testing has been doubled.

Sep 05, 2020, 18:20 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah wishes speedy recovery to Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain who is battling with COVID-19

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday prayed for speedy recovery of Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain after his condition worsened and he was shifted to the Max Hospital in Saket.

Jun 19, 2020, 16:10 PM IST

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain tests corona positive

Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday (June 17) tested positive for the COVID-19 infection, hours after he took another test. He was admitted to a hospital in Delhi on Tuesday due to high-grade fever and underwent a novel coronavirus test on Tuesday morning. Delhi's Health Minister was tested again today.

Jun 17, 2020, 20:22 PM IST

COVID-19 cases doubling in two weeks; 15000 more beds being prepared: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Thursday expressed serious concerns over rapidly increasing coronavirus cases in the national capital. Addressing an online press briefing, the Health Minister said there were 32810 COVID-19 cases in Delhi on Wednesday, out of which 1500 are new cases.

Jun 11, 2020, 16:06 PM IST

Delhi coronavirus death toll crosses 900; active cases 31309, total COVID-19 hotspots 188

The total number of people killed by the deadly coronavirus infection in the national capital rose to 905 on Wednesday. According to Delhi Heal Department’s official bulletin on the coronavirus situation in the national capital, at least that 34 COVID-19 patients died between May 28 and June 7.

Jun 10, 2020, 13:56 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 records 1,106 new coronavirus cases, COVID-19 tally reaches 17,387, total 18 deaths

As many as 1,106 new cases of coronavirus infection were reported in the national capital on Friday, taking the COVID-19 tally to 17,387.

May 29, 2020, 15:54 PM IST

800 people who visited coronavirus-infected Mohalla Clinic doctor in Delhi quarantined for 14 days

With six new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of positive coronavirus cases in the national capital reached 36 on Thursday.

Mar 26, 2020, 11:41 AM IST

Will not implement Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Delhi: Health Minister Satyendra Jain

Ayushman Bharat Yojana is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2018 and aims to address healthcare issues by providing coverage up to Rs 5 lakh to the needy. 

Jun 04, 2019, 15:08 PM IST