Omicron cases in Delhi: Mehrauli club sealed for organising gathering of 600 people
3 years ago

Omicron cases in Delhi: Mehrauli club sealed for organising gathering of 600 people

India Today  

A club in South Delhi's Mehrauli was sealed on Thursday by the district magistrate and his team for allegedly violating the Covid-19 protocols. In view of the rising cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority has issued guidelines prohibiting mass gatherings during Christmas and New Year. The team found a large gathering of around 600 people at the club, which was in complete violation of prevalent Covid-19 protocols. "All district magistrates shall conduct an intensive survey of the entire area falling under their jurisdiction and identify those pockets, markets and crowded places which have the potential of becoming superspreaders of coronavirus and its Omicron variant," the DDMA said in the order.

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Delhi forms over 70 enforcement teams to ensure adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi forms over 70 enforcement teams to ensure adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has formed more than 70 enforcement teams in all the 11 districts of the national capital so far as part of intensifying drives to ensure compliance with Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing of masks in public places, news agency PTI reported on Tuesday citing officials. Delhi brought back penalty of ₹ 500 for not wearing masks in public …

Covid-19 protocols to return in Delhi? Disaster Management Authority to meet on April 20 amid rise in cases
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 protocols to return in Delhi? Disaster Management Authority to meet on April 20 amid rise in cases

India Today  

In view of the uptick in Covid-19 cases, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority will hold a meeting on April 20 to discuss measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the city. Delhi’s Covid-19 positivity rate on Monday jumped to 7.72 per cent as the city recorded 501 fresh cases, 16 less than the previous day, according to health department …

Delhi: Disaster Management Authority meet on April 20 as Covid cases rise
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Disaster Management Authority meet on April 20 as Covid cases rise

India Today  

As Covid-19 cases are seeing an uptick in the national capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority will meet on April 20 to discuss various measures to stem the spread of the infection. In view of the uptick in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority will hold a meeting on April 20 to discuss measures to …

In Delhi, no more fine for not wearing masks in public places: Sources
2 years, 9 months ago

In Delhi, no more fine for not wearing masks in public places: Sources

India TV News  

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has decided to do away with fine for not wearing masks in public places, official sources said. The Authority had met on Thursday to discuss the Covid situation in the national capital in the backdrop of the Centre's advise earlier this month to states and UTs to consider discontinuing containment measures in view of the …

DDMA To Meet On February 25, Covid-19 Restrictions May Be Relaxed Further
2 years, 10 months ago

DDMA To Meet On February 25, Covid-19 Restrictions May Be Relaxed Further

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Delhi Disaster Management Authority is scheduled to meet on February 25 over relaxing Covid-19 restrictions in the national capital. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, CM Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and others will be present at the meeting. Major Restrictions In Delhi At The Moment Currently in Delhi night curfew and metro restrictions are imposed. …

Delhi weekend curfew, restrictions helped mitigate Covid spread: Satyendar Jain
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi weekend curfew, restrictions helped mitigate Covid spread: Satyendar Jain

India Today  

With daily Covid-19 cases on a downward trajectory in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the weekend curfew and preemptive restrictions helped in curbing the spread of the virus. Delhi reported 20,718 cases and 30 fatalities on the preceding day, while the positivity rate stood at 30.64 per cent. Today, up to 17,000 cases would be registered …

Delhi govt imposes fine of over Rs 1.10 cr for violating COVID protocols on Jan 11
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi govt imposes fine of over Rs 1.10 cr for violating COVID protocols on Jan 11

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Delhi government imposed a total fine of Rs 1,10,88,800 on Tuesday for violation of COVID protocols in the national capital. Most cases of violation of COVID protocols came from South Delhi and East Delhi among the 11 districts. As many as 782 cases of COVID rules violations were seen in South Delhi while 704 cases came from East …

Delhi logs 21,259 fresh COVID cases, 23 deaths; restaurant owners seek review of dine-in decision
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi logs 21,259 fresh COVID cases, 23 deaths; restaurant owners seek review of dine-in decision

Firstpost  

Owners said it is an ‘injustice’ that restaurants and bars in the city are being closed when roadside eateries are open and Metro trains and buses are running at full capacity On Tuesday, the National Capital logged 23 COVID-19 fatalities and 21,259 cases while city’s positivity rate rose to 25.65 percent, according to data shared by the health department. They …

Delhi bans dine-in services in restaurants, bars amid spiralling Covid cases, only take away allowed
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi bans dine-in services in restaurants, bars amid spiralling Covid cases, only take away allowed

India TV News  

Highlights Dine-in services at Delhi restaurants to be discontinued DDMA held a Covid review meeting, post which new curbs have been announced in Delhi It was discussed in DDMA meeting that restrictions imposed in Delhi should also be imposed in NCR The dine-in service in Delhi restaurants and bars is discontinued in view of the worsening Covid situation, Delhi Disaster …

Delhi Devotees Allowed To Visit Gurudwaras On Parkash Purab Of Guru Gobind Singh
3 years ago

Delhi Devotees Allowed To Visit Gurudwaras On Parkash Purab Of Guru Gobind Singh

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has eased the weekend curfew for Sunday to allow devotees to visit Gurdwaras on the occasion of Parkash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh. As per the yellow alert issued in Delhi according to the Graded Response Action Plan to curb the spread of covid-19 cases in the city, the DDMA had allowed religious …

Delhi: DDMA to meet on Monday to discuss more curbs to tackle COVID-19 as cases rise
3 years ago

Delhi: DDMA to meet on Monday to discuss more curbs to tackle COVID-19 as cases rise

Firstpost  

With the rise in the number of coronavirus cases and its variant Omicron, a weekend curfew was imposed in Delhi from 10 pm on Friday till 5 am on Monday. New Delhi: Amid surging COVID-19 cases, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority will meet on Monday to discuss further restrictions, including ’total curfew’, under the Graded Response Action plan, officials said …

Community spread of Omicron in Delhi: What does it mean? What we know about this
3 years ago

Community spread of Omicron in Delhi: What does it mean? What we know about this

Hindustan Times  

Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday said the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is gradually spreading in the community. Commenting on Omicron's community spread, Dr Naresh Gupta, director professor of Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, said, about 70% of Omicron patients are asymptomatic and with the variant's high transmissibility, it is going to spread like fire once it gets into …

Omicron cases in India rise to 781 as New Delhi and Mumbai witness a 70% and 50% jump in coronavirus cases
3 years ago

Omicron cases in India rise to 781 as New Delhi and Mumbai witness a 70% and 50% jump in coronavirus cases

Firstpost  

India has recorded 781 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus across 21 states and Union Territories so far out of which 241 people have recovered or migrated, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. Amid the surge in the Omicron cases, the Uddhav Thackeray-led government on Friday ordered re-imposition of night curfew in the state. Meanwhile, …

Delhi: Mehrauli restaurant sealed for violating Covid protocols
3 years ago

Delhi: Mehrauli restaurant sealed for violating Covid protocols

Hindustan Times  

A day after Delhi Disaster Management Authority banned New Year and Christmas gatherings and congregations, a popular restaurant in south Delhi’s Mehrauli was sealed for allegedly organising a gathering of around 600 people in violation of Covid-19 protocols on Thursday night. DDMA has capped seating capacity in restaurants and bars in Delhi at 50% and is strictly enforcing the restrictions …

Delhiites tread with caution amid Covid scare this holiday season
3 years ago

Delhiites tread with caution amid Covid scare this holiday season

Hindustan Times  

Recent photos and videos of a largely unmasked crowd, pushing each other at Sarojini Nagar Market in the Capital sent shock waves across Delhi. We understand that being doubly vaccinated isn’t enough and adhering to Covid protocols are very important,” says Harsh Bundela, a student of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College. Enjoying outdoors responsibly “Whether it’s going to office, using …

Omicron cases in Delhi: Club in Mehrauli sealed for organising gathering of 600 people
3 years ago

Omicron cases in Delhi: Club in Mehrauli sealed for organising gathering of 600 people

India TV News  

Highlights A club in Delhi's Mehrauli area was sealed on Thursday for violating Covid norms The club had organised a gathering of nearly 600 people in violation of protocols set by DDMA Restaurants, bars will continue to operate with up to 50 pc of seating capacity amid COVID Delhi Omicron cases: A club in Delhi's Mehrauli area was sealed on …

Haryana imposes night curfew, bans gatherings of over 200 people amid Omicron threat
3 years ago

Haryana imposes night curfew, bans gatherings of over 200 people amid Omicron threat

India Today  

In view of rising concerns over the Omicron cases of coronavirus, the Haryana government imposed a night curfew and restricted the movement of people from 11 pm to 5 am. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday announced the fresh restrictions following a review meeting held in the wake of rising cases of coronavirus and the Omicron variant. Union …

Omicron cases in India | Night curfews, cap on wedding guests: Mumbai likely to bring back Covid curbs
3 years ago

Omicron cases in India | Night curfews, cap on wedding guests: Mumbai likely to bring back Covid curbs

India Today  

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is likely to impose stricter guidelines in Mumbai as the city’s Covid tally constitutes 50 per cent of total cases recorded in Maharashtra. The following rules are likely to be included in the BMC's order: >> Only upto five people could be allowed to gather at a place at night. >> People could be allowed to …

Religious Places in Delhi to Remain Open on Christmas, New Year's Eve for Celebration, Prayers: DDMA
3 years ago

Religious Places in Delhi to Remain Open on Christmas, New Year's Eve for Celebration, Prayers: DDMA

News 18  

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Thursday clarified that religious places will remain open on Christmas and New Year’s Eve for celebrations and prayers subject to strict compliance of COVID-19-appropriate behaviour. Amid a rise in coronavirus cases and the threat of the new variant of concern, Omicron, the DDMA had Wednesday directed district magistrates to ensure no Christmas and New …

Delhi: Traders' body asks market associations to put up 'no mask, no entry' boards
3 years ago

Delhi: Traders' body asks market associations to put up 'no mask, no entry' boards

India Today  

Amid a rise in the number of coronavirus cases in Delhi, the Chamber of Trade and Industry issued an advisory to the market associations in the city on Thursday to put up boards saying "no mask, no entry", according to a statement from the traders' body. "The associations should distribute circulars in their markets, always keep the staff and traders …

Covid curbs: No clarity on whether Delhi bars, restaurants can host Christmas, NY parties, owners say
3 years ago

Covid curbs: No clarity on whether Delhi bars, restaurants can host Christmas, NY parties, owners say

India Today  

The DDMA order permitting bars and restaurants to operate with up to 50 per cent of seating capacity does not specify whether they can host Christmas and New Year parties, owners of several establishments said, seeking more clarity. Last week, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority extended till December 31 midnight its COVID-19-related curbs, such as a ban on social and …

Omicron cases up, night curfews in; lockdowns next?
3 years ago

Omicron cases up, night curfews in; lockdowns next?

Live Mint  

Covid variant Omicron has already infected over 213 people in India. The union health ministry has said that there are initial signs of a surge in covid-19 cases as well as increased detection of Omicron in different parts of the country. The World Health Organization has already said that there is consistent evidence about Omicron spreading significantly faster than the …

Christmas, New Year celebrations: States limit festivities as Omicron cases rise
3 years ago

Christmas, New Year celebrations: States limit festivities as Omicron cases rise

Hindustan Times  

With cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus starting to rise in different parts of the country, several the states have started imposing restrictions on Christmas and New Year celebrations. The order by state’s principal secretary health, TK Anil Kumar, said 19 cases of Omicron have been detected in the state since December 2, when country’s two first Omicron …

Delhi plans strict action on Christmas, NY gatherings
3 years ago

Delhi plans strict action on Christmas, NY gatherings

Hindustan Times  

Police and district authorities should carry out raids to ensure restrictions on public gatherings, including on celebrations for Christmas and the New Year, are not violated, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority ordered on Wednesday. The directive came as the country prepares to stave off a possible surge due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant and on a day when 125 …

Amid Omicron fears, Delhi bans public gatherings during Christmas, New Year's celebrations
3 years ago

Amid Omicron fears, Delhi bans public gatherings during Christmas, New Year's celebrations

Firstpost  

The district magistrates and deputy commissioners of police have also been directed to tighten the enforcement machinery to ensure that people follow social-distancing norms and wear masks New Delhi: Amid a rise in coronavirus cases and the threat of the Omicron variant, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday directed district magistrates to ensure no Christmas and New Year gathering …

Omicron to Spoil Christmas, New Year's For Delhiites as DDMA Tells DMs to Ensure Zero Gatherings
3 years ago

Omicron to Spoil Christmas, New Year's For Delhiites as DDMA Tells DMs to Ensure Zero Gatherings

News 18  

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases and the threat of the Omicron variant, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday directed district magistrates to ensure no Christmas and New Year gathering takes place in the national capital. It ordered the district magistrates to identify potential COVID-19 superspreader areas ahead of Christmas and New Year. The district magistrates and deputy commissioners …

Delhi bans Christmas, New Year gatherings as Omicron cases rise
3 years ago

Delhi bans Christmas, New Year gatherings as Omicron cases rise

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority issued an order on Wednesday banning all cultural events and gatherings for Christmas and New Year celebrations in the national capital in view of rising cases of Omicron variant. "All DMs and District DCPs shall ensure that no cultural event/gatherings/congregation/take place for celebrating Christmas or New Year in NCT of Delhi," the order reads. The …

Omicron threat: Party over for Delhi as govt bans mass gatherings ahead of New Year
3 years ago

Omicron threat: Party over for Delhi as govt bans mass gatherings ahead of New Year

India Today  

Owing to the persistent rise in Covid cases, the Delhi government has banned mass gatherings during Christmas and New Year. "All district magistrates shall conduct an intensive survey of the entire area falling under their jurisdiction and identify those pockets, markets and crowded places which have the potential of becoming superspreaders of coronavirus and its Omicron variant," the DDMA said …

Omicron impact: Delhi restaurants' hope to recover lost ground dashed by DDMA order
3 years ago

Omicron impact: Delhi restaurants' hope to recover lost ground dashed by DDMA order

India Today  

If you are in Delhi and were all set to let your hair down this Christmas and New Year's, you are up for disappointment. MASKS, SANITISERS, TEMPERATURE CHECKS MUST Rules pertaining to masks, social distancing, temperature checks, and limited seating will apply to any outing on New Year’s Eve. OMICRON TO IMPACT HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY THIS FESTIVE SEASON Speaking about the …

Omicron In Mumbai: BMC Issues Warning For Those Violating Coronavirus COVID-19 Norms Ahead Of Christmas, New Year Eve
3 years ago

Omicron In Mumbai: BMC Issues Warning For Those Violating Coronavirus COVID-19 Norms Ahead Of Christmas, New Year Eve

ABP News  

New Delhi: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal on Saturday said that ward-level squads will be formed to take action against COVID-19 protocol violators in Mumbai. As the Christmas-New Year festival season approaches amid the scare from the new Omicron variant of coronavirus, he said people in Mumbai must avoid crowding in hotels, restaurants, cinemas, malls. Guidelines issued by …

Omicron cases rise to 113 with 26 new cases
3 years ago

Omicron cases rise to 113 with 26 new cases

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Omicron cases rose to 113 in 11 states across India on Friday after recording the highest single-day rise of 26 fresh cases of the new variant. Maharashtra has so far reported the highest number of cases at 40, followed by Delhi with 22 cases, Rajasthan with 17, eight each in Telangana and Karnataka, seven in Gujarat and five …

Delhi reports 4 new Omicron cases, tally rises to 6
3 years ago

Delhi reports 4 new Omicron cases, tally rises to 6

India TV News  

Highlights Four more cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in Delhi. Omicron variant has not spread in the community so far, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said. Delhi on Tuesday reported four new cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, taking the total number of such infections to 6 in the national capital, Health Minister Satyendar Jain …

FIR against Mumbai music concert organiser for violating COVID-19 norms - Mumbai News
3 years ago

FIR against Mumbai music concert organiser for violating COVID-19 norms - Mumbai News

India Today  

Police have registered an FIR against the organiser of singer AP Dhillon's live concert at a luxury hotel here for allegedly violating Covid-19 protocols, an official said on Monday, an action coming in the midst of growing concern over the new Omicron variant. Soon after the concert started in the evening, videos of the event went viral on social media …

Omicron Covid variant: Delhi airport makes arrangements to test all passengers from at-risk nations
3 years, 1 month ago

Omicron Covid variant: Delhi airport makes arrangements to test all passengers from at-risk nations

India Today  

In light of the new coronavirus variant Omicron, the central government had issued fresh travel guidelines that require all passengers coming to India from ‘at-risk’ nations to mandatorily undergo a Covid-19 test at the airport. In order to implement the new guidelines, the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has increased the number of seats at its existing testing facility …

Religious places in Delhi opened for devotees, ensure strict adherence to Covid guidelines
3 years, 3 months ago

Religious places in Delhi opened for devotees, ensure strict adherence to Covid guidelines

India TV News  

The Delhi government has allowed the reopening of religious places in the city for devotees from Friday with strict adherence to Covid guidelines and standard operating procedures. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority issued fresh COVID-19 guidelines on Thursday. Religious places in the national capital were closed for devotees for over five months, since April 19, following the imposition of a …

Delhi allows muted Dussehra, Durga Puja celebrations, curbs to remain in place
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi allows muted Dussehra, Durga Puja celebrations, curbs to remain in place

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday granted permission for celebration of Dussehra and Durga Puja festivals this year amid strict restrictions in place. The decisions on further easing of curbs were taken at a scheduled meeting of the DDMA amid fears of an impending third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Last year, the government had allowed Durga Puja committees …

DDMA bans public celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Delhi citing COVID-19 fears
3 years, 4 months ago

DDMA bans public celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Delhi citing COVID-19 fears

Firstpost  

In an order issued on Tuesday, the DDMA said that district magistrates and deputy commissioners of police will ensure that idols of Lord Ganesha are not set up in a tent or pandal. New Delhi: Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at public places in the national capital have been barred by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Security arrangements tightened across Delhi ahead of Janmashtami
3 years, 4 months ago

Security arrangements tightened across Delhi ahead of Janmashtami

India TV News  

The Delhi Police on Sunday said security arrangements has been tightened across the national capital in view of Janmashtami celebrations, and asked people to strictly follow Covid-appropriate behaviour. Delhi Police PRO Chinmoy Biswal said adequate security arrangements are in place. We also urge people who will come out of their homes to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and DDMA guidelines," Biswal said. …

Traders' body urges DDMA to allow markets, malls to remain open in Delhi till 10 pm
3 years, 5 months ago

Traders' body urges DDMA to allow markets, malls to remain open in Delhi till 10 pm

India Today  

The Chamber of Trade and Industry has requested the Delhi Disaster Management Authority to allow malls and markets to remain open till 10 pm. Delhi BJP leaders on Friday staged a demonstration near Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence, demanding permission for complete reopening of all weekly markets which were closed during the second wave of Covid-19. The protesters, led by …

Delhi's Janpath Market Shut for Covid Norm Violation
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi's Janpath Market Shut for Covid Norm Violation

News 18  

The Delhi government Monday ordered the closure of Janpath Market here for the violation of Covid protocols and for not following the guidelines issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, according to an order. “The Janpath market is, hereby, closed till further orders for violation of DDMA order and for not following COVID appropriate behaviour norms. The Director, NDMC and …

Lockdown in Delhi? Here's what Satyendar Jain has to say on rise in COVID-19 cases
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown in Delhi? Here's what Satyendar Jain has to say on rise in COVID-19 cases

India TV News  

As daily new COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Saturday said that lockdown is not a solution to deal with rising coronavirus infections. Delhi Disaster Management Authority said that amid rising COVID-19 cases in the NCT of Delhi, public celebrations for upcoming festivals such as Holi, Navratri and gatherings in general, …

Covid-19: Delhi declares cinema halls, metro, malls, religious places 'super spreader' areas
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi declares cinema halls, metro, malls, religious places 'super spreader' areas

India Today  

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases, the Delhi government has declared metros, malls, movie theatres and religious places as "super spreader areas". In its order to DMs, the Delhi government said there has been a "persistent rise" in Covid-19 cases in the last fortnight. "There are several superspreader areas like weekly markets, cinema, malls, metro services, religious places etc. Delhi …

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