Coronavirus: Amid problems of health workers, Kejriwal revises rules for public transport during lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Amid problems of health workers, Kejriwal revises rules for public transport during lockdown

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday revised the number of DTC buses that will be allowed to ply on the roads during the lockdown period in the National Capital, announcing that 50 per cent of the bus fleet will be in operation from Tuesday till March 31. The decision came as reports of hospital and medical workers facing difficulties in commuting to work surfaced on Monday, a day after the Chief Minister announced a near-complete lockdown of the entire national capital to combat the spread of coronavirus. "It has come to our notice that many of our health workers in hospitals reported problems in commuting to work, as the DTC fleet was running at 25 per cent capacity. Highlighting the list of businesses that would stay open during the lockdown period, Kejriwal said that manufacturers and sellers of medical masks and sanitisers will remain open, among other services.

Coronavirus Kejriwal Lockdown  transport  work  rules  lockdown  national  spread  fleet  cent  coronavirus  capital  public  problems  revises  kejriwal  open  workers  health

History of this topic

Delhi Covid wrap: The national capital recorded over 4,000 new cases this week
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi Covid wrap: The national capital recorded over 4,000 new cases this week

Hindustan Times  

The national capital this week recorded a steady rise in the number of fresh Covid cases with logging over 4,000 new cases this week while, the positivity rate dipped progressively as compared to Monday. Read here: Weekly Covid wrap: India's cases seesaw while positivity rate remains below 5% Delhi on Saturday reported 564 new Covid cases and one fatality with …

New Covid sublineage hotspot in Delhi, recorded in some other states
1 year, 8 months ago

New Covid sublineage hotspot in Delhi, recorded in some other states

Live Mint  

Amid the recent COVID surge in Delhi, an expert has pointed out that a new sublineage XBB.1.16+NS3_V13L has been seen in a few states, and Delhi becoming a hotspot. On Thursday, the city reported 1,603 new cases with three fatalities, taking the total death toll to 26,581. Despite the surge in cases, the Health Minister of Delhi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, has …

Surge in Covid cases: Delhi govt ask hospitals to ramp up testing
1 year, 9 months ago

Surge in Covid cases: Delhi govt ask hospitals to ramp up testing

India TV News  

New Delhi: With rising cases of COVID-19 in the national capital, the Delhi government has asked the hospitals, polyclinics and dispensaries in the city to increase the number of tests in order to track the spread of the infection, news agency PTI reported quoting sources. Delhi logs 733 daily Covid cases, highest in seven months Delhi on Friday logged 733 …

Delhi CM Kejriwal to hold Covid-19 review meeting today
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi CM Kejriwal to hold Covid-19 review meeting today

Live Mint  

The Delhi government is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation in the national capital and CM Arvind Kejriwal will hold a review meeting on the matter today, Friday, said Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj while assuring people that there is no need to panic since the hospitalization rate is low. After holding a meeting on Thursday to review the Covid-19 situation in …

Delhi issues advisory for people with Covid-like symptoms as cases go up
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi issues advisory for people with Covid-like symptoms as cases go up

Live Mint  

As COVID cases are on the rise again, the Delhi government on Thursday issued a new advisory stating that people with flu-like symptoms and those visiting hospitals should wear masks. People visiting hospitals should wear masks," said Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj. On Thursday, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj held a meeting to review the situation in the city, which was attended …

Delhi govt issues health advisory to curb H3N2 influenza, precautions similar to Covid-19
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi govt issues health advisory to curb H3N2 influenza, precautions similar to Covid-19

India Today  

Amid the growing health crisis in India, the Delhi government has released an advisory to curb the mounting cases of the H3N2 influenza virus in the city. Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj issued a health advisory to prevent the spread of H3N2 influenza in Delhi. Pointing that cases of H3N2 aren’t yet high in Delhi, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj stated …

Delhi schools to be shut for winter break from Jan 1, teachers to enforce Covid protocol at IGI Airport
2 years ago

Delhi schools to be shut for winter break from Jan 1, teachers to enforce Covid protocol at IGI Airport

India TV News  

As the winter vacation approaches steadily, teachers in Delhi government schools will be deployed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport to enforce Covid protocols. Meanwhile, Delhi authorities on Monday began physically visiting all government hospitals here to ascertain their preparedness to deal with any eventuality in view of the surge in Covid cases in some countries. Last week, Chief Minister …

COVID-19: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to hold review meeting today amid rising coronavirus cases
2 years ago

COVID-19: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to hold review meeting today amid rising coronavirus cases

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will convene an emergency meeting today amid a sudden spurt in COVID-19 cases in several countries, officials said. The Delhi government is keeping a watch on the COVID-19 situation and the chief minister has directed the health department to ensure genome sequencing of samples and take other steps needed to meet any eventuality, …

COVID-19: Delhi withdraws Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks in public places
2 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19: Delhi withdraws Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks in public places

India TV News  

Highlights DDMA has decided to stop levying the Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks in public places Services of health care workers hired on contract in Covid hospitals extended till end of 2022 DDMA in its meeting held on Sept 22 discussed Covid-19 situation in national capital Delhi COVID updates: The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has decided to stop …

Covid-19: Delhi reports over 1,000 cases for the second straight day
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi reports over 1,000 cases for the second straight day

Hindustan Times  

The Covid-19 surge in the national capital continues. Delhi on Saturday registered 1,094 infections and two deaths in the last 24 hours, the city health bulletin data revealed. On Friday, the capital had recorded 1,042 cases and two deaths, this at a time when 99 per cent of all hospital beds reserved to treat covid patients were vacant. The city …

Delhi adds 1,042 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi adds 1,042 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

Hindustan Times  

The national capital on Friday added 1,042 cases and two more deaths of Covid-19, even as 99% of all hospital beds reserved to treat patients with the infection remained vacant. The Delhi government on Friday released an official order reintroducing fines mandatory in the city, slapping a ₹ 500 fine for non-compliance of mask rule in view of rising Covid-19 …

Covid cases rising in Delhi but 99% hospital beds vacant, says Lok Nayak Hospital MD
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid cases rising in Delhi but 99% hospital beds vacant, says Lok Nayak Hospital MD

India Today  

Amid a rise in Covid-19 cases in Delhi, the Medical Director of Lok Nayak Hospital, Dr Suresh Kumar said that despite a spurt in Covid cases in the national capital, the hospital admissions are less and 99 per cent of the beds are empty. Those who already have any disease, need admission only: Dr Suresh Kumar, MD LNJP Hospital — …

Coronavirus News Updates: Delhi Reports 1,009 New Cases, 60% Rise from Tuesday; Positivity Rate 5.70%
2 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus News Updates: Delhi Reports 1,009 New Cases, 60% Rise from Tuesday; Positivity Rate 5.70%

News 18  

Coronavirus News Updates: Delhi on Wednesday recorded 1,009 fresh Covid-19 infections and one death. With 2,067 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,47,594 while the active cases increased to 12,340, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total …

Delhi schools to remain open, but masks mandatory as Covid cases rise
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi schools to remain open, but masks mandatory as Covid cases rise

India Today  

With the rise in Covid cases in Delhi, the Arvind Kejriwal-led administration has issued a new set of standard operating procedures. Delhi on Tuesday logged a 26% spike in daily Covid-19 cases with 632 infections in 24 hours — the highest since February 17. After a sharp drop in Covid cases across the nation on Tuesday, the number surged as …

Covid is not yet over: Keep your mask on
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid is not yet over: Keep your mask on

Hindustan Times  

The seven-day average of daily Covid-19 infecti-ons in India has started rising again — this number has inched up from 996 for the week ended Friday to 1,264 new cases for the week ended Monday. While experts have cautioned against reading too much into case numbers alone, they have attributed the rise to the opening up of economic activities, schools, …

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 govt asks all hospitals to be alert amid rising Covid cases
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi govt asks all hospitals to be alert amid rising Covid cases

India Today  

In view of the increasing cases of coronavirus in Delhi, the Kejriwal government has geared up to deal with it. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said, “The Delhi government is closely monitoring the situation and the government does not want to take any risk. At present, the Delhi government has a capacity of 1363.73 MT of oxygen, including Liquid Medical …

Maharashtra, Delhi, Bengal Lift All Covid Curbs From Midnight No Masks Needed In Delhi, Maharashtra New Coronavirus Guidelines
2 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra, Delhi, Bengal Lift All Covid Curbs From Midnight No Masks Needed In Delhi, Maharashtra New Coronavirus Guidelines

ABP News  

New Delhi: With a significant decline in daily Covid-19 infections and total active caseload across the country, several states - including Maharashtra, Delhi and West Bengal - on Thursday announced relaxations, two years after the Coronavirus pandemic curbs were clamped. While Maharashtra decided to lift all Covid-19 restrictions, including no restrictions on public movement, Delhi stated that there will be …

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 …

DoE orders teachers and other staff on Covid-19 duty to report back to parent dept
2 years, 10 months ago

DoE orders teachers and other staff on Covid-19 duty to report back to parent dept

India Today  

Teachers and other staff of Delhi government's education department who were deputed for Covid-19 duty have now been ordered to report back to their parent department tomorrow, that is February 28 in view of reduced Covid-19 cases in the state as per an official order issued on Saturday. Directorate of Education order The services department has ordered them to "stand …

As Delhi lifts all Covid restrictions, traders & restaurateurs expect boost to business
2 years, 10 months ago

As Delhi lifts all Covid restrictions, traders & restaurateurs expect boost to business

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced the withdrawal of all Covid-related restrictions in the national capital. All Covid restrictions lifted; school to open from April 1 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Delhi Disaster Management Authority has decided to withdraw all Covid related restrictions in the national capital, indicating no more restrictions on the operations of …

Delhi lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, including night-curfew; no-mask fine reduced to Rs 500
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, including night-curfew; no-mask fine reduced to Rs 500

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, including night-curfew DDMA has reduced the fine for not wearing a mask from ₹ 1,000 to ₹ 500 Schools to function fully offline from 1 April, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted The DDMA has decided to withdraw all Covid-19 related restrictions, along with night curfew in Delhi as COVID-19 cases continue to fall. Schools …

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. …

Decision on lifting Covid restrictions in Delhi likely on Friday
2 years, 10 months ago

Decision on lifting Covid restrictions in Delhi likely on Friday

India Today  

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority is expected to meet on Friday for a discussion to lift the remaining Covid restrictions here, including night curfew, half seating capacity in bars and restaurants, and closure of non-essential shops by 8 pm, official sources said. Several restrictions like weekend curfew, half seating capacity in metro trains and buses, closure of multiplexes and cinemas, …

Delhi Covid curbs to be lifted soon as test positivity rate down to 10%, says CM Kejriwal
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Covid curbs to be lifted soon as test positivity rate down to 10%, says CM Kejriwal

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has hinted that Covid restrictions in the city can soon be lifted. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that he will soon revoke the ongoing Covid restrictions in the city, as the Covid-19 test positivity rate has come down to 10%. "COVID positivity rate has reduced by 20 per cent in the span of …

Delhi logs 9,197 new Covid-19 cases, about 20% dip from yesterday's tally
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi logs 9,197 new Covid-19 cases, about 20% dip from yesterday's tally

Hindustan Times  

Delhi on Sunday recorded 9,197 fresh coronavirus disease cases, a dip of almost 20 per cent from yesterday's daily case count. At the same time, the national capital also recorded 34 coronavirus-related deaths and 13,510 recoveries in the past 24 hours, stated the state health bulletin issued this evening. A deserted view of Lajpat Nagar market as the city observes …

Delhi govt likely to lift Covid curbs by next week? What health minster says
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi govt likely to lift Covid curbs by next week? What health minster says

Live Mint  

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Friday indicated that the city government might lift Covid-19 curbs soon. His statement has come after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sent a recommendation to Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to end the weekend curfew today. According to the Delhi Health Minister, the city is expected to reports 10,500 Covid cases with a positivity rate …

Covid-19: Ficci urges Delhi govt to ease curbs to minimise economic losses
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19: Ficci urges Delhi govt to ease curbs to minimise economic losses

India Today  

In order to cut economic losses, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries has urged the Delhi government to ease Covid curbs. Amid the surge in the Covid-19 cases, the Delhi government imposed strict Covid-19 restrictions to control the spread of the virus. As per the report by the Times of India, Ficci’s director-general Arun Chawla wrote a …

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 past Covid peak, cases to go down now, says Health Minister Satyendra Jain
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi past Covid peak, cases to go down now, says Health Minister Satyendra Jain

India Today  

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Saturday said the fifth Covid-19 wave has peaked in the national capital and caseloads are expected to fall going forwards. After a slight dip in daily Covid-19 cases yesterday, Delhi is expected to report under 21,000 infections on Sunday, Health Minister Satyendra Jain said. The national capital on Friday recorded 24,383 Covid-19 cases, a …

COVID cases stabilised in Delhi, possibility of infections coming down: Satyendar Jain
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID cases stabilised in Delhi, possibility of infections coming down: Satyendar Jain

India TV News  

Highlights Health Minister Satyendar Jain said coronavirus cases have stabilised in Delhi There's possibility of infections declining soon, says Satyendar Jain If cases come down in next two-three days, restrictions will be lifted, assures Jain Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday said coronavirus cases have stabilised in the national capital and there is a possibility of the infections declining …

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 …

News18 Afternoon Digest: Work from Home for Pvt Offices, Bars & Restaurants Shut as Delhi Tightens Curbs Amid Covid Spike & Other Stories
2 years, 11 months ago

News18 Afternoon Digest: Work from Home for Pvt Offices, Bars & Restaurants Shut as Delhi Tightens Curbs Amid Covid Spike & Other Stories

News 18  

Work from Home for Pvt Offices, Bars & Restaurants Shut as Delhi Tightens Curbs Amid Covid Spike | Read Details As Delhi sees skyrocketing Covid-19 cases since the emergence of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant, the capital has been introducing gradual restrictions to curb cases. Covid Scare in UP BJP Before Polls as Radha Mohan Singh Tests Positive Day After Party …

After curbs on restaurants, now Delhi orders WFH for private offices; Kejriwal rules out lockdown
2 years, 11 months ago

After curbs on restaurants, now Delhi orders WFH for private offices; Kejriwal rules out lockdown

Firstpost  

The new measures come after the National Capital logged 17 more deaths due to COVID-19 and 19,166 infections in a day Employees at private firms in New Delhi will have to mandatory switch to ‘Work From Home’ to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the National Capital. According to the order, these are the companies which are exempted: • Private …

Covid: All private offices to remain closed, work-from-home system returns, says DDMA
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid: All private offices to remain closed, work-from-home system returns, says DDMA

India TV News  

Highlights All private offices will return to work-from-home system All private offices in Delhi to be closed except those under exempted category Delhi shut restaurants and bars and said only takeaways and home delivery would be allowed In an attempt to contain the surge in cases, all private offices in Delhi will remain closed and employees will report under the …

Delhi records 21,259 fresh Covid cases, 23 deaths; positivity rate climbs to 25.6%
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi records 21,259 fresh Covid cases, 23 deaths; positivity rate climbs to 25.6%

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi recorded 21,259 fresh covid cases, 23 deaths in the last 24 hours. Delhi CM Kejriwal today took stock of the persisting Covid situation in the Lok Nayak Hospital. The national capital on Tuesday recorded 21,259 fresh covid cases amid rising surge of the infection in the city. Meanwhile, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal today took stock of the persisting …

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 …

Precautions to continue, but no lockdown yet: CM Kejriwal
2 years, 11 months ago

Precautions to continue, but no lockdown yet: CM Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government does not plan to impose a lockdown if everyone follows Covid-appropriate behaviour amid sharply rising Covid-19 cases in the national capital because hospitalisations are low and there is no need to panic, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday. We don’t want to hamper anyone’s livelihoods.” The chief minister also announced his recovery from Covid-19 on Twitter …

Delhi’s daily new covid cases may go up to 22,000 today: Arvind Kejriwal
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi’s daily new covid cases may go up to 22,000 today: Arvind Kejriwal

Live Mint  

Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal today in a media briefing said that the national capital is likely to record 22,000 Covid cases in 24 hours. On Saturday, Seven more fatalities were recorded in Delhi on Saturday due to COVID-19 as the city clocked 20,181 infections in a single day, while the positivity rate rose to 19.60 per cent, with …

No lockdown in Delhi for now; Covid situation under control, says CM Kejriwal
3 years ago

No lockdown in Delhi for now; Covid situation under control, says CM Kejriwal

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed media for the first time after getting recovered from coronavirus on Sunday. "During the second wave of Covid-19 in May last year, Delhi reported more than 20,000 cases per day. Delhi used to register more than 300 deaths due to Covid-19 per day at that time, but now the daily deaths have declined to …

Delhi CM Kejriwal recovers from COVID-19; says 'won't impose lockdown if you wear masks'
3 years ago

Delhi CM Kejriwal recovers from COVID-19; says 'won't impose lockdown if you wear masks'

India TV News  

Highlights Arvind Kejriwal today said he has recovered from COVID-19 During a press conference today, he appealed to the public to wear masks The chief minister also said as of now there are no plans to impose a lockdown in Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that there is no plan to impose lockdown as of now …

As Covid Cases Surge in Delhi, Migrant Workers Fear Another Lockdown, Loss of Livelihood
3 years ago

As Covid Cases Surge in Delhi, Migrant Workers Fear Another Lockdown, Loss of Livelihood

News 18  

With a surge in coronavirus cases in Delhi and its neighbouring cities, migrant workers and daily wagers fear another round of lockdown could push them into a severe financial crisis from which they might never recover. “There is no lockdown in Delhi, and construction work will continue as usual; there is no reason for labourers and migrant workers to be …

Delhi Covid new guidelines: Shops to open on odd-even basis, only 1 weekly market allowed
3 years ago

Delhi Covid new guidelines: Shops to open on odd-even basis, only 1 weekly market allowed

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi govt on Friday further tightened Covid guidelines in the city Shops shall be allowed to open on odd-even basis between 10 AM to 8 PM Only 1 authorized weekly market per day zone shall be allowed to open amid corona fear Delhi Covid Guidelines, Shop opening timings : The Delhi government on Friday further tightened the Covid guidelines …

14,000 COVID cases likely in Delhi today; no need for lockdown as of now: Satyendar Jain
3 years ago

14,000 COVID cases likely in Delhi today; no need for lockdown as of now: Satyendar Jain

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi is in a comfortable position in terms of hospital bed occupancy, Jain said Large number of people are being tested for COVID-19 in Delhi A few healthcare workers in Delhi have tested positive, but the number is not alarming, Jain said Delhi is expected to record 14,000 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said. …

Delhi likely to see 14,000 Covid cases on Thursday: Satyendar Jain
3 years ago

Delhi likely to see 14,000 Covid cases on Thursday: Satyendar Jain

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Delhi is expected to record 14,000 fresh Covid cases on Thursday, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said. Speaking to reporters, the minister also said the city is in a comfortable position in terms of hospital bed occupancy and there is no need for a lockdown right now. Jain said the number of cases in Delhi is high due as …

COVID: Delhi government escalates beds capacity in hospitals amid spike in cases
3 years ago

COVID: Delhi government escalates beds capacity in hospitals amid spike in cases

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi govt has ordered to escalate COVID beds capacity in 9 govt hospitals Hospitals under GNCTD directed to escalate beds capacity immediately to proposed increase in beds Delhi COVID cases continued to see rising trend as national capital reported over 10K cases In view of the rising COVID-19 cases, the Delhi government has ordered to escalate the COVID beds …

Weekend curfew imposed in Delhi, here's all you need to know
3 years ago

Weekend curfew imposed in Delhi, here's all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Weekend curfew imposed in Delhi, here's all you need to know Authorities in Delhi on Tuesday ordered people to stay home over the coming weekends having seen Covid-19 cases quadruple in. Authorities in Delhi on Tuesday ordered people to stay home over the coming weekends having seen Covid-19 cases quadruple in a week, with its chief minister saying he had …

Weekend curfew imposed in Delhi as COVID cases escalate
3 years ago

Weekend curfew imposed in Delhi as COVID cases escalate

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Tuesday decided to impose a weekend curfew in the national capital in view of the surge in Covid-19 cases driven by the fast-spreading Omicron variant. Private offices will be allowed to work with 50 per cent capacity while all government officials, barring essential services’ personnel, will work from home, Mr Sisodia told the media. …

Delhi revises Covid guidelines: Weekend curfew imposed, metros and buses to run at full capacity
3 years ago

Delhi revises Covid guidelines: Weekend curfew imposed, metros and buses to run at full capacity

India TV News  

Highlights DDMA decided to impose weekend curfew in the national capital Govt employees, barring those engaged in essential services, will be asked to work from home Delhi on Monday reported 4,099 fresh COVID-19 cases The Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday decided to impose weekend curfew in the national capital in view of the surge in Covid cases driven by …

Mumbai: As Covid-19 cases spike, BMC modifies sealing rules for buildings
3 years ago

Mumbai: As Covid-19 cases spike, BMC modifies sealing rules for buildings

India Today  

With the rise in COVID-19 infections and detection of Omicron cases suggesting an increase in "transmissibility", the Mumbai civic body on Monday revised the protocol regarding sealing of buildings where coronavirus cases are found. "Cooperation shall be given to Medical Officers of Health/ Ward War Room staff to implement the existing COVID-19 protocols and containment guidelines," the guidelines read. Mumbai …

Discover Related