Lockdown in Delhi till next Monday, essential services exempted
3 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown in Delhi till next Monday, essential services exempted

India TV News  

Delhi Lockdown Latest Update: Amid an exponential rise in Covid-19 cases, Delhi has been placed under lockdown till next Monday morning, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Monday. The decision to impose lockdown was taken during a meeting attended by CM Kejriwal, L-G Anil Baijal, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava, Delhi's deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendra Jain and other officials. As the situation turned serious every passing hour, Kejriwal shot off letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal urging them to ramp up bed capacity in central government-run hospitals and to ensure uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen. Meanwhile, the city government on Monday deployed two teams of officers to monitor procurement and supply of oxygen and the Remdesivir drug amid a shortage of both following an exponential rise in COVID-19 cases.

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G20 Summit: Will there be a lockdown-like situation in Delhi?
1 year, 4 months ago

G20 Summit: Will there be a lockdown-like situation in Delhi?

Live Mint  

Delhi Police on Thursday said that rumours about the city will be under lockdown from 8 to 10 September for G20 Summit are “factually not correct” As a number of heads of States are coming and international organisations are joining, the Delhi Police have made a “Controlled zone” in the New Delhi district, said Delhi Police PRO Suman Nalwa. As …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

With caseload low, Delhi govt packs up two Covid care centres
2 years, 10 months ago

With caseload low, Delhi govt packs up two Covid care centres

Hindustan Times  

Amid falling Covid cases and the positivity rate consistently below 1% in the Capital, the Delhi government has decided to shut two 500 bed Covid care centres — at two Ramlila maidans near Delhi Gate and GTB hospital — which, among others, catered to hundreds of international passengers arriving in Delhi during the Omicron-fuelled third wave in the city. “In …

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: With relaxation in Covid norms, metro footfall goes up; no standing passenger allowed
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi: With relaxation in Covid norms, metro footfall goes up; no standing passenger allowed

India Today  

With the decline in the number of Covid-19 cases, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority gave a few relaxations in the Covid norms. As the DDMA gives a nod to 100 per cent strength at the government and private offices, the footfall has also increased on the metro trains. In wake of the guidelines issued by DDMA, Delhi Metro will continue …

Unlock Delhi: Schools, gyms to reopen, hotels to function till 11 PM | Full list
2 years, 11 months ago

Unlock Delhi: Schools, gyms to reopen, hotels to function till 11 PM | Full list

Hindustan Times  

Unlock Delhi: Schools, gyms to reopen, hotels to function till 11 PM | Full list The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has announced a slew of revised COVID guidelines after a meeting chaired by Delhi L-G Anil Baijal. From February 7, schools for Classes 9 to 12 will be reopened while following a hybrid model. Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia …

Covid-19 curbs in Delhi: Gyms and schools to reopen, night curfew gets shorter
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 curbs in Delhi: Gyms and schools to reopen, night curfew gets shorter

India Today  

With a dip in Covid-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority decided on Friday to allow reopening of gyms, schools, colleges and coaching institutes in Delhi. - Colleges and coaching institutes to open subject to strict adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour - Schools to open in a phased manner as per Covid protocol. - Vaccination drive for …

Delhi Metro services to resume as per regular timetable on weekends from today
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Metro services to resume as per regular timetable on weekends from today

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi Metro services on weekends will be resumed as per regular timetable DDMA decided to lift weekend curfew and the odd-even system Minor change in services will be there on Yellow Line, as announced earlier owing to Beating Retreat Delhi Metro services on weekends will be resumed as per regular timetable from Saturday in view of the ease in …

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 …

Republic Day 2022: Delhi Metro services to be partially curtailed; several stations to remain closed
2 years, 11 months ago

Republic Day 2022: Delhi Metro services to be partially curtailed; several stations to remain closed

India TV News  

Highlights Other than on January 26, the Delhi Metro services will also remain affected on January 29 January 29 marks the occasion of the Beating Retreat ceremony Several guidelines for daily commuters for Republic Day have already been issued by the Delhi Police Delhi Metro services will be partially curtailed on January 26 due to security arrangements for Republic Day …

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: Private offices allowed to function with 50% capacity. Details here
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi: Private offices allowed to function with 50% capacity. Details here

Live Mint  

Private offices in Delhi will now be allowed to operate with fifty per cent capacity, following Lt Governor Anil Baijal's approval to Delhi Government's proposal on Friday. He said that the government maintain status quo on weekend curfews and the city-state should also not remove odd-even rule for the opening of shops in the markets. The weekend curfew that has …

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 …

Delhi LG rejects CM Kejriwal’s proposal; private offices can reopen, but weekend curfew to continue
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi LG rejects CM Kejriwal’s proposal; private offices can reopen, but weekend curfew to continue

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi LG Anil Baijal rejects Arvind Kejriwal-led government's proposal to ease Covid-19 restrictions Lieutenant Governor agreed to allow private offices to reopen with 50 per cent attendance Weekend curfews and odd-even system for opening of shops will, however, remain in place Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Friday rejected the Arvind Kejriwal-led government's proposal to ease Covid-19 restrictions and …

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 …

Chennai observes Sunday lockdown: Here's what's allowed and what's not
2 years, 11 months ago

Chennai observes Sunday lockdown: Here's what's allowed and what's not

Firstpost  

The Tamil Nadu government has extended COVID-19 restrictions till 31 January in order to contain the transmission of the virus besides imposing complete lockdowns on Sundays The roads of Chennai wore a deserted look on Sunday as the city observed its second lockdown as part of its plan to impose complete lockdown on all Sundays in Tamil Nadu, amid rising …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Delhi Metro services during weekend curfew: Timings, what is allowed and what is not
3 years ago

Delhi Metro services during weekend curfew: Timings, what is allowed and what is not

India Today  

Delhi Metro will be available at different frequencies during the weekend curfew as well. Delhi Metro Services during weekend curfew: Timings, what is allowed and what is not: The metro will be available at the frequency of 15 minutes on the Yellow and Blue lines On other lines, the metro will be available at a frequency of 20 minutes during …

Delhi weekend curfew: List of exemptions
3 years ago

Delhi weekend curfew: List of exemptions

India TV News  

Triggered by the newly emerged Omicron variant, Covid-19 situation in Delhi is deteriorating on a daily basis. However, there will be some exemptions during the weekend curfew in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases: Officers and officials involved in essential and emergency services shall be allowed on production of valid identity card during night and weekend curfew. Officers and …

Covid third wave has hit Delhi, 10k cases expected on Wednesday: Health Minister
3 years ago

Covid third wave has hit Delhi, 10k cases expected on Wednesday: Health Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The third wave of COVID-19 pandemic has hit Delhi and the city is expected to record 10,000 new cases on Wednesday with a positivity rate of 10 per cent, city Health Minister Satyendar Jain said. Testing for COVID-19 has been increased and around 90,000 tests have been conducted on Tuesday, he said The city government has activated a …

Weekend curfew in Delhi: Who will be allowed to step out?
3 years ago

Weekend curfew in Delhi: Who will be allowed to step out?

India Today  

With the number of Covid cases in Delhi rising fast, the government has decided to impose a weekend curfew in a bid to control the spread of coronavirus infections. Here’s a list of those exempted during the weekend curfew in Delhi: 1) Those engaged in essential and emergency services shall be allowed outside during the weekend curfew and night curfew …

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 …

Delhi Covid cases rising rapidly. Arvind Kejriwal explains why there is no need to panic
3 years ago

Delhi Covid cases rising rapidly. Arvind Kejriwal explains why there is no need to panic

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Covid-19 infections in Delhi are increasing rapidly but there is no need to panic because all the cases are mild and asymptomatic, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday after the city reported about 3,100 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, up from 2,716 cases reported a day earlier. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the …

Delhi adds 923 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day spike since May; 'yellow alert' to continue, says DDMA
3 years ago

Delhi adds 923 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day spike since May; 'yellow alert' to continue, says DDMA

Firstpost  

The daily COVID-19 tally in the National Capital was at least 86 percent higher compared to Tuesday, when 496 cases were reported, the biggest single-day spike in infections in over six months As Delhi continued to witness a steady rise in coronavirus cases, 923 fresh infections were reported on Wednesday, the highest since 30 May and almost double the number …

Delhi Covid restrictions: DDMA decides to retain yellow alert for now
3 years ago

Delhi Covid restrictions: DDMA decides to retain yellow alert for now

Live Mint  

Delhi Disaster Management Authority will decide on imposing further restrictions keeping in view the bed occupancy in hospitals of national capital in the next meeting, news agency ANI reported. Earlier during the day, Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal has chaired a review meeting with Delhi Disaster Management Authority where Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is also present. The chief minister, after …

Delhi brings back curbs amid surge in Covid cases
3 years ago

Delhi brings back curbs amid surge in Covid cases

India Today  

Delhi registered a massive spike in daily Covid-19 with 496 fresh cases on Tuesday -- the highest since June 4, while the positivity rate also rose to 0.89 per cent along with one fatality due to coronavirus in the city. As of Wednesday morning, the total number of cases of new Omicron variant of Covid-19 recorded in Delhi has also …

Delhi govt lifts ban on construction, demolition activities with improvement in air quality
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi govt lifts ban on construction, demolition activities with improvement in air quality

India TV News  

Highlights Environment minister said govt will take a call on reopening of schools, work from home order Govt will also discuss if CNG-operated trucks carrying non-essential items can be allowed in Delhi Air quality in Delhi has shown improvement with winds In view of improvement in air quality, the Delhi govt has lifted the ban on construction and demolition activities, …

Traders against Delhi's proposed lockdown, especially during wedding season, to curb pollution
3 years, 1 month ago

Traders against Delhi's proposed lockdown, especially during wedding season, to curb pollution

India TV News  

A lockdown being proposed to curb air pollution in the city will "trouble" lakhs of people even as its effectiveness is being questioned, the Chamber of Trade and Industry claimed on Tuesday. The Delhi government has informed the Supreme Court that it is ready to take steps like complete lockdown to control air pollution but such a step would be …

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