- Covid-19: Delhi makes negative RT-PCR test report mandatory for travellers from Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, MP and PunjabTravellers from Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab will need a negative coronavirus test report to enter Delhi from February 26 to March 15, Agencies reported on Wednesday morning. An official order in this regard is expected shortly during the day. The decision was taken with a motive to curb the rising number of cases in the national capital. Covid-19: Delhi makes negative RT-PCR test report mandatory for travellers from Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, MP and Punjab
- Masks, distancing, demography: The mystery behind India's declining Covid casesOn September 16 last year, India reported a record 97,894 coronavirus cases. Nearly four-and-half months later, on Feb 2, India registered 8,635 new cases. The drop in Covid numbers assumes significance as several countries are experiencing a second and in some cases even third wave of Covid-19 virus. Scientists have proposed numerous theories to explain this unprecedented fall.
- Coronavirus in India: 33 states, UTs have less than 5,000 active cases now, says Health MinistryAs many as 33 states and UTs in the country have less than 5,000 active COVID-19 cases, said Union Health Ministry on February 09 adding that only two states, Maharashtra and Kerala have more than 35,000 active cases. “There 33 states and union territories that have less than 5,000 active cases of coronavirus. There are 15 states and union territories that haven't reported deaths in last 24 hours. There are 7 states and union territories that haven't reported deaths in last 3 weeks,” said Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. Coronavirus in India: 33 states, UTs have less than 5,000 active cases now, says Health Ministry
- India has flattened its COVID-19 graph; 146 districts have no new cases for 7 days: VardhanThis has been achieved due to pro-active testing with more than 19.5 crore COVID-19 tests conducted in the country so far, Vardhan, who chaired the 23rd meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 through a video-conference, said, according to a statement issued by the health ministry.
- Government looks to involve private sector once vaccine drive expands to 50-plus age groupAs govt moves to expand the vaccination process to the 50-plus age group, the Centre is looking to rope in the private sector in a major way to cover a much larger target population of 27 crore people. Niti Aayog officials said details of the next phase of vaccinations were being firmed up and private sector participation would be large scale. India has vaccinated 1.14 cr people.
- Covid-19: Positivity rate gradually declining in Delhi, says Satyendar JainDelhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on December 01 informed that Union Territory has recorded 3726 active COVID-19 cases and the positivity rate of the national capital is gradually declining.“The rate of RT-PCR test has also been decreased from Rs 2400 to Rs 800 while home sampling will cost Rs 1200,” said Jain. Covid-19: Positivity rate gradually declining in Delhi, says Satyendar Jain
- India records 24,337 new COVID-19 casesIndia recorded 24,337 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the active cases toll to 3,03,639. COVID tally of the country stands at 1,00,55,560. With 25,709 recoveries in last 24 hours, India’s total recovery is reported to be 96,06,111. 333 deaths due to COVID infection in last 24 hours led the total death count to 1,45,810. Indian Council of Medical Research reported that total of 16,20,98,329 samples have been tested for COVID up to December 20.(ANI)India records 24,337 new COVID-19 cases
- With 14,256 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 1,06,39,684There are 1,85,662 active cases of the coronavirus infection in the country currently, which accounts for only 1.78 per cent of the total caseload, according to data released by the ministry.
- COVID-19: India records 13,742 new cases, 104 fatalitiesIndia's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 1,10,30,176. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,07,26,702 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.25 per cent.
- Ranvir Shorey tests positive for Covid-19, fans urge him to stay away from 'negative thoughts'The actor has mild symptoms and is currently in quarantine.
- Delhi’s Covid positivity lowest in last 8 months: Satyendar JainDelhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain requested people to compulsorily wear masks for few upcoming days whenever they step out. On the spike in COVID cases in UK, Satyendar Jain said that considering the spike we had requested the Centre to shut all flights from UK. Satyendar Jain, “Considering the spike in the daily Covid cases in United Kingdom, we requested the central government to shut all the UK flights and the centre have shut all the flights starting today. Last time, when the virus had spread, multiple flights had come from abroad and lot of infected people came to Delhi. I would request all of you to wear masks and step out for few days because safety is in mask.” “Positivity in the national capital is 1.29 that is almost negligible, the lowest in last 8 months,” he added.Delhi’s Covid positivity lowest in last 8 months: Satyendar Jain
- India showing declining trend of COVID-19 cases since last four months, says governmentMinister of State for Health Ashwini Choubey was responding to a question on the reasons for exponential multiplication of coronavirus cases in the country and whether there was a wrong approach at the initial stage by the government in focusing on testing, contact tracing, isolation and quarantine management.
- Covid-19: Two markets in Delhi sealed for flouting social distancing normsActing tough on the directions of the government to ensure social distancing in public places and markets, authorities on Sunday sealed a market in Nangloi area of the national capital after it was found that the traders there were not following proper Covid protocols laid down by the government.Covid-19: Two markets in Delhi sealed for flouting social distancing norms
- Coronavirus in India: 20,550 new infections reported in last 24 hrs, active cases remain below 2.7 lakhThe COVID-19 case tally of India reached 1,02,44,853 on December 30, as 20,550 people were diagnosed with the coronavirus in the last 24 hours. 286 new casualties linked with COVID took the death toll to 1,48,439. Active cases continue to reduce and the current tally stands at 2,62,272.Coronavirus in India: 20,550 new infections reported in last 24 hrs, active cases remain below 2.7 lakh
- COVID-19: India records 15,968 new casesThe number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,01,29,111 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.51 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.44 per cent.
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Will vaccinate entire Delhi in 3-4 weeks whenever it is available, says Satyendar JainWith several potential COVID vaccines expected to see the light of day in coming months, Delhi Health Minister Satydenar Jain on November 28 said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government will vaccinate the entire population of the national capital within 3-4 weeks after the availability of a shot. COVID-19 Vaccine: Will vaccinate entire Delhi in 3-4 weeks whenever it is available, says Satyendar Jain
- Delhi govt tells healthcare facilities to submit HCWs data for Covid-19 vaccinationThe Delhi government has begun the process of enrolment of healthcare workers of different hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities for Covid-19 vaccination.
- COVID vaccine: India vaccinates 60 lakh people in 24 days, fastest in world, informs Health ministryWhile addressing a press conference in the national capital on February 08, the Additional Secretary of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Dr Manohar Agnani said, “As on February 08, the total vaccination is 60,35,660 till 06:00 pm, out of which healthcare workers who have been vaccinated are 54,12,270. So far, 6,23,390 frontline workers have been vaccinated since February 02.” “India has become the fastest country to vaccinate 6 million beneficiaries countrywide. This feat was achieved in just 24 days. USA took 26 days to reach this mark whereas the UK achieved this in 46 days,” he added. COVID vaccine: India vaccinates 60 lakh people in 24 days, fastest in world, informs Health ministry
- COVID-19: India records 14,264 new casesDaily COVID-19 cases in India registered an increase for the fourth consecutive day with the country recording 14,264 new cases, taking the total tally of cases to 1,09,91,651, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.
- COVID-19 active caseload further contracts to 4.03 lakh after 138 days"The trend of more daily recoveries than the daily cases has led to a continuous contraction of India's COVID-19 active caseload which presently consists of just 4.18 per cent of the total cases," the ministry said.
- Delhi: After first shot in arm, they vax eloquentThe vaccination was described as a 45-minute, threestep process by those who took it. The vitals were checked after 15 minutes of the vaccine being administered and each of them monitored for half an hour. They were allowed to leave only if their pulse and blood pressure recorded normal readings.
- Covid vaccine: Healthcare, frontline workers will be vaccinated in 1st phase, says Satyendar JainHealth Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain informed about plans to begin vaccination after DCGI granted approval to vaccines of Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech. Jain said, “In the first phase, healthcare workers and frontline workers will be vaccinated.” “There are around three lakh healthcare workers and six lakh frontline workers in Delhi who will be administered with the COVID-19 vaccine,” he added. Covid vaccine: Healthcare, frontline workers will be vaccinated in 1st phase, says Satyendar Jain
- New strain of COVID-19: Arvind Kejriwal asks Centre to ban all flights from UK"New mutation of coron virus has emerged in UK, which is a super-spreader. I urge central govt to ban all flights from UK immediately," Arvind Kejriwal tweeted.
- India records 26,567 new COVID-19 cases, 835 more deaths; infection tally crosses 97 lakhThe total coronavirus cases mounted to 97,03,770 with 26,567 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll rose to 1,40,958 with 385 new fatalities, data updated by the ministry at 8 am showed.
- Covid-19: Centre mulls night curfew in Delhi after consultation with expertsAccording to officials, these suggestions were made during discussions with various stakeholders including the NDMA, health authorities, Delhi government and Delhi Police.
- Why India's coronavirus cases have fallen so sharplyThis week, new daily infections were the lowest in eight months, while deaths fell below 100 -- the smallest single-day total since May.
- Total COVID-19 recoveries nearly 50 times active cases in country: Health Ministry"The gap between the two has progressively grown to touch 1,00,03,330. The total recovered cases are nearly 50 times the active cases in the country," the ministry underlined.
- Kejriwal meets family of doctor who died due to COVID-19, provides Rs 1 crore assistanceKejriwal visited Gupta's residence in IP Extension and expressed gratitude for his sacrifice and service to the people of Delhi.
- Coronavirus positivity rate dipped below 7% in Delhi: Health Minister Satyendar JainDelhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed that the COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 7% as the national capital recovers from the third wave of the pandemic. “Positivity rate has declined below 7%. It is expected to go below 5% in the next few days. Currently, more than 1600 ICU beds are available in hospitals in Delhi,” said Delhi Health Minister. Delhi has already overcome two waves of the novel coronavirus, and is currently fighting the third and the strongest wave which saw daily cases going above 8,000. For the past few days, the national capital has seen fewer than 5,000 cases of COVID-19 with positivity rate continuously declining.Coronavirus positivity rate dipped below 7% in Delhi: Health Minister Satyendar Jain
- COVID-19: Night curfew in Delhi on Dec 31, Jan 1It stated that not more than five people will be allowed to assemble at public places in Delhi during night curfew to avoid large gatherings in view of COVID-19.
- Non-adherence to COVID-19 norms behind surge in infections in Punjab: Health officialsAccording to the state health department data, Punjab has recorded daily cases between 200 and 350 for the last several days. It added almost 5,000 cases in a period of 21 days starting February 1. The number of active cases on February 21 stood at 3,019 as against 2,101 on February 1, an increase of 44 per cent, the data showed.
- No doubt AAP govt will act proactively to deal with COVID-19, post-virus complications: Delhi High CourtA bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli made the observation after perusing a status report filed by the Delhi government stating that it was "actively considering" an expert committee's recommendations which included providing telemedicine facilities for those suffering from post-COVID health issues.
- Focus on COVID-19 testing, tracing, Delhi High Court tells AAP govtThe court said the labs can message the results to people on their mobile numbers, which are taken at time of sample collection, and it can be put up on the websites later.
- Covid-19 strain: UK returnees to Karnataka in past 2 months to be tracked & testedThe move comes even as seven returnees from Britain have tested positive for the new variant in the state so far, with three within the corporation limits of Bengaluru and four in Shivamogga district. The state health authorities have so far performed RT-PCR tests on 1,614 UK returnees, of whom 27 tested positive for Covid-19.
- India's Coronavirus vaccination drive: Ground report from Delhi, Guwahati, Jaipur, and LucknowIndia's Coronavirus vaccination drive: Over 3 lakh healthcare workers to be inoculated on the 1st day. Ground details by Times Now's Arvind (SMS Hosp, Jaipur), Amir (Govt Medical College, Lucknow) & Arindam (Guwahati Medical College).India's Coronavirus vaccination drive: Ground report from Delhi, Guwahati, Jaipur, and Lucknow
- COVID-19: Daily deaths again fall below 100 in JanuaryThe number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,05,34,505 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.20 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent. The total COVID-19 active cases remained below 2 lakh.
- District authorities setting up micro-containment zones as COVID-19 cases surge in DelhiThe Delhi Epidemic Disease COVID-19 Regulation, 2020, authorises district magistrates to seal off a geographical area, banning entry and exit of the population from the containment zone and to take any measures directed by the health department to prevent the spread of the disease.
- Delhi govt will provide dry rations to its students under mid-day meal scheme for 6 months: CM Arvind KejriwalSchools across the country were closed in March to contain the spread of COVID-19. They were partially reopened in some states from October 15. However, the Delhi government has announced that schools will not reopen in the national capital till a vaccine for the coronavirus is available.
- MHA directs closure of two special Delhi COVID centres as cases declineWhile the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel COVID hospital located in the Delhi Cantonment area is managed by the DRDO, the Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre operational in south Delhi's Chhattarpur area is managed by the ITBP.
- Delhi tops country's Covid-19 tally, experts call for lockdownWhile the govt blames festivals and people’s laxity in adhering to social distancing and other Covid-appropriate behaviour for the surge, doctors and public health experts suggest immediate decisive steps to minimise the spread of the virus.
- Watch: Indian Army canines get training for COVID-19 real-time detectionThe Indian Army dogs have been trained for real-time detection of COVID-19 pandemic. They can identify coronavirus using sweat and urine samples. Labradors and indigenous breed Chippiparai were being trained on the urine samples. Cocker Spaniels have been trained on sweat samples. Based on samples’ data tested till now, their sensitivity is over 95%. Cocker Spaniel named Casper and two dogs of indigenous breed Chippiparai, Jaya and Mani participated in the demonstration. Speaking to ANI, trainer of Army dogs, Colonel Surender Saini said, “We have conducted trials and operationally deployed dogs. Detection is real-time. Dogs can't get infected as samples used (urine and sweat) are sterile and don't contain the virus.” “It only contains a volatile metabolic biomarker which is the signature of COVID-19,” he added. Watch: Indian Army canines get training for COVID-19 real-time detection
- 2020: How Delhi suffered, battled pandemic of the centuryThe first case of COVID-19 in Delhi was reported on March 1 when a businessman from east Delhi, who had returned from Italy, tested positive. On April 11, the number of cases crossed the 1,000-mark, totalling 1,069, while the death count on that day was 19. Active cases on April 27 when the tally crossed the 3,000-mark stood at 2,177.
- Delhi appears to be heading towards reopening, taking on challenges of post-COVID eraWith the number of coronavirus cases in the national capital coming down, Delhi appears to be heading towards reopening completely and taking on challenges of the post-COVID era.
- Amitabh Bachchan's voice removed from caller tune on COVID-19 awareness: HC toldThe submission was made before a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh by the petitioner who said that with the removal of the actor's voice from the caller tune his plea has become infructuous.
- COVID-19 situation in Delhi should come under control in 7-10 days: Arvind Kejriwal"COVID-19 cases have been increasing for the last few days. I am also concerned about it. We have been taking all appropriate measures to control it. We are considering taking more steps next week. I think the situation should come under control in 7 to 10 days and the cases should start decreasing," Kejriwal said.
- Arvind Kejriwal likely to meet home minister Amit Shah next week to discuss Delhi's Covid-19 situationKejriwal had on Friday said the AAP government was considering initiating several steps next week to arrest the spread of the viral disease in the city.
- COVID-19: Daily recoveries continue to outnumber daily new casesIn a span of 24 hours, 20,549 persons were found to be COVID positive in the country. During the same period, 26,572 new recoveries were registered ensuring a drop in the active caseload, it stated.
- Over 5,000 coronavirus cases reported from Delhi on WednesdayOn Wednesday, 5,673 new cases of the infection were reported in the daily health bulletin, taking the total number of cases reported so far to 3,70,014 and the death toll to 6,396. The 4,853 cases reported on Tuesday were highest so far.
- Delhi prison department asks 3,600 staff to enrol for COVID-19 vaccine shot"We appreciate the dedication and hard work done by jail officials and security forces who all were at a high risk for catching COVID-19 due to the nature of job. The vaccination will help boost their morale and to work fearlessly in this tough situation," Director General (Prisons) Sandeep Goel said.
- Provide coronavirus vaccine free to everyone: Arvind Kejriwal appeals to Centre"Coronavirus is the century's biggest pandemic. It is important to protect our people from it. I appeal to the Central government to ensure that everyone gets free vaccine. The expenditure on this will save lots of lives," Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.
- Most hospitalised COVID-19 patients have at least one symptom 6 months after falling ill: StudyAccording to the scientists, the most common symptom to persist was muscle weakness (63 per cent of cases), with patients also frequently experiencing sleep difficulties (26 per cent).
- Delhi records over 7,000 coronavirus cases for the first timeThe highest single-day spike of 7,178 new infections came out of the 58,860 tests conducted the previous day, and the positivity rate stood at 12.19 per cent amid the festive season and rising pollution, according to a health bulletin.
- High Court pulls up AAP govt for relaxing norms even as COVID-19 cases spike in DelhiA bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramanium Prasad said that when Delhi, as city state, was "hands down beating" Maharashtra and Kerala in the number of daily new cases in the past two weeks, what concrete steps have been taken by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to contain the spread of infection.
- COVID-19: 30,006 new cases take India's coronavirus tally to 98,26,775India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23 and 40 lakh on September 5. It went past 50 lakh on September 16, 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11 and crossed 80 lakh on October 29 and 90 lakh on November 20.
- AstraZeneca Pharma surges 10% as WHO gives nod to Covid vaccine for emergency useThe WHO said on Monday that it was clearing the AstraZeneca vaccines made by the Serum Institute of India and South Korea's AstraZeneca-SKBio.