- After 10 months, Delhi records zero COVID-19 deaths“Today no death has been reported due to Covid-19. People in Delhi have fought a difficult battle,” Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, congratulating Delhiites on the achievement.
- 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
- COVID-19 vaccination: Over 80% of Delhi Police personnel inoculatedAccording to a senior police officer, a total of 66,246 police personnel have got the first dose of coronavirus vaccine till 7 pm on Friday.
- Why are coronavirus cases falling in IndiaThe drop in coronavirus numbers assumes significance as several countries across the world are experiencing a second and in some cases even third wave of Covid-19 virus.
- Opposition should talk carefully about COVID-19 crisis: Shiv SenaAn editorial in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' on Tuesday said after Thackeray's comments, BJP leader Pravin Darekar remarked that the government should not create an atmosphere of terror and not act like a tyrant regime.
- Bharat Biotech hails PM for taking COVID-19 vaccine, says it will give a huge boost to immunisation campaignHailing the Prime Minister for taking the vaccine on the first day, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech International Limited Krishna Ella also expressed gratitude to him for reposing trust in Covaxin.
- India records 16,752 fresh Covid-19 cases, biggest single-day jump in 30 daysThe number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,07,75,169, which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.10 per cent.
- Covid-19: India records 12,194 new casesThe number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,06,11,731 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.31 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.
- Over 1 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India: GovtOf the 1,04,49,942 doses administered, Joint Secretary in the Union Health Ministry, Mandeep Bhandari, said 70,52,845 vaccine doses were administered to healthcare workers and 33,97,097 to frontline workers whose vaccination started on February 2.
- 2nd phase of COVID vaccination drive begins in Delhi, many face issues during online registrationAt several places, people had started gathering at the facilities at 9 AM although booking for the first dose slot on the CO-WIN portal was scheduled to start at 12 noon on Monday.
- COVID-19: India records 13,993 new cases, highest in 22 daysDaily COVID-19 cases in the country climbed to about 14,000 after nearly 22 days taking India's tally to 1,09,77,387, while the recoveries surged to 1,06,78,048, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday.
- Delhi will not allow travellers from 5 states to enter without negative Covid test reportIn a related development, the director of PGIMER Chandigarh said that the new Covid strains detected in India and the UK strain are highly transmissible.
- 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.
- Covid-19 resurgence: Case for faster vaccinationThe government has allowed private hospitals to participate in the vaccination drive starting today, which should help. Here's a look at the numbers and what could help.
- Those who practised Yoga during Covid lockdown reported lower stress, depression and anxiety, study showsThe long term Yoga practitioners had highest peace of mind.
- Coronavirus in India: 18,222 new cases, 19,253 recoveries reported in last 24 hrsIndia on January 09 reported 18,222 new COVID-19 cases, 19,253 recoveries in last 24 hours. The total number of COVID-19 cases now stands at 1,04,31,639, which includes 2,24,190 active cases.Coronavirus in India: 18,222 new cases, 19,253 recoveries reported in last 24 hrs
- 40% people in Delhi-NCR reluctant to get vaccinated: NCAERThe telephonic survey of 3,168 respondents found that 20% of NCR residents were certain that they would not take the vaccine, 15% were unsure and 4% said they would not take it as they were already infected by the virus.
- Covid-19 hits India business of global fashion retailers hardIndia saw the world’s second-largest Covid-19 outbreak, necessitating back-to-back lockdowns and local shutdowns, which hit trade. Fashion was among the worst-hit segments. Retailers continue to grapple with low footfalls in high-street stores and malls despite the eventual easing of curbs.
- India reports 11,666 new COVID-19 cases, recoveries surge to 96.94 per centThe number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,03,73,606 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.94 per cent,while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.44 per cent.
- India records 11,039 new COVID-19 cases, 110 fresh fatalitiesThe number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,04,62,631 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.08 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.
- 2,072 Indians died of coronavirus infection abroad, says governmentAccording to the details provided by Muraleedharan, 34 Indians died in Qatar, 48 in Bahrain and 23 each in Sudan and Nigeria.
- Delhi records 118 Covid-19 deaths in a day; 6,608 fresh cases push infection tally to 5.17 lakhThe city reported 7,456 Covid-19 cases on Thursday and the positivity rate was 12.09 per cent. The highest single-day spike in cases till date in Delhi was 8,593 which was recorded on November 11. On the same day, 85 fatalities were registered.
- Novel method to predict emergence of worrisome coronavirus variantsThe study posted in the platform bioRxiv, and yet-to-be peer-reviewed, assessed 3,11,795 genome sequences of the coronavirus spike protein and found mutations altering the amino acid building blocks that make up the protein.
- Delhi records 803 new COVID-19 cases; active infections below 10,000-markThis is the seventh consecutive day when the positivity rate has remained below 2 per cent. It stood at 1.3 per cent on Sunday and Saturday, 1.6 per cent on Friday and 1.51 per cent on Thursday.
- 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
- Over 300 million Indians may have COVID-19: Source citing government studyIndia has confirmed 10.8 million COVID-19 infections, the most anywhere outside the United States. But the survey, whose findings are much more conservative than a private one from last week, indicates India's actual cases may have crossed 300 million.
- First batch of Covishield vaccine reaches airport, on way to DelhiTIMES NOW's Sherine with ground report from IGI airport where the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine from Serum Institute of India will be arriving shortly.First batch of Covishield vaccine reaches airport, on way to Delhi
- COVID-19: India reports 11,427 new cases, tally rises to 1,07,57,610The death toll increased to 1,54,392 with 118 daily new fatalities. The COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.44 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.
- 11,713 new cases take India's coronavirus tally to 1,08,14,304The total coronavirus cases mounted to 1,08,14,304 and the death toll climbed to 1,54,918 with the novel coronavirus virus claiming 95 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the data updated at 8 am showed.
- Interim bail granted amid COVID-19: SC asks 2,318 undertrial prisoners to surrender within 15 daysThe apex court had on October 29, 2020 stayed the high court direction asking all undertrial prisoners, whose bail period was extended due to the pandemic, to surrender in a phased manner between November 2 and 13 last year.
- Delhi's health system didn't collapse during pandemic: Arvind Kejriwal In many developed countries and cities like New York, the health infrastructure collapsed, but measures like home isolation prevented such a situation in Delhi, according to Kejriwal.
- Scientists decode how air conditioning spreads coronavirus aerosolsThe study analysed the complex flows that occur when cold airflow from ACs interacts with the hot plume from a dining table, and the transport of virus-laden particles within such flows.
- New Covid-19 cases in Delhi dip to less than 100 after 9 monthsAfter seeing three waves of the novel coronavirus, the capital on Wednesday reported 96 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest since April 30 when it recorded 76 new cases.
- COVID-19: Over 70 lakh vaccinated in IndiaThe total cumulative vaccination coverage of 70,17,114 includes 57,05,228 healthcare workers (HCWs) and 13,11,886 frontline workers (FLWs), the ministry said. A total of 1,43,056 sessions have been conducted so far.
- 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.
- Healthcare workers at Delhi hospital treated with chocolates, cakes, juices after COVID-19 vaccine shotsDr Ajeet Jain, nodal officer of COVID-19 and cardio surgeon at the hospital, said, "The gift hampers were not pre-planned. It just happened and we are happy that they brought smiles on the faces of volunteers. We will think about whether to continue or not."
- Coronavirus testing complaints from Delhi residents on the riseConcerns over non-availability of home collection facility, long waiting time for RT-PCR results; private labs say problems temporary in nature
- Sanitation worker dies from health complications; son claims was given COVID vaccine on Feb 17Ramesh Kumar was rushed to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital on Monday morning and died there in the afternoon, his son Dheeraj said.
- 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 16,488 new COVID-19 cases, 113 deathsA total of 16,488 novel coronavirus cases were reported in a day, while the death toll rose to 1,56,938 with 113 new fatalities, showed the data updated at 8 am on Saturday.
- Plea in SC for removal of protesting farmers from Delhi borders citing spread of Covid-19A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking immediate removal of farmers, who are protesting against the recently passed Farm Acts, from the Delhi-NCR borders.Plea in SC for removal of protesting farmers from Delhi borders citing spread of Covid-19
- Maharashtra: Health experts put onus on people for spike in Covid-19 casesThe surge in COVID-19 cases continued in Maharashtra for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday, with 6281 new cases, the highest daily addition in 85 days, taking the state's caseload to 2093913.
- 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
- COVID-19: India records 16,577 new infections, 120 deathsIndia recorded its single-day increase in coronavirus cases above 16,000 for the second consecutive day as the infection tally rose to 1,10,63,491, while the recoveries have surged to 1,07,50,680.
- Delhi govt identifies private hospitals for COVID-19 vaccination of people above 60 years"So far 59 private hospitals have been identified and the number will be increased as per requirement," said a source associated with the Delhi government's COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
- No COVID-19 deaths in last 24 hours in 18 states, UTs: Health ministryIndia's cumulative recoveries have been showing a progressive increment on a daily basis, the Union health ministry said.
- Covid Positivity rate in Delhi falls below 1%: Satyender JainCovid-19 positivity rate has fallen below 1 percent in Delhi. Over 80,000 tests are being conducted every day: Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain.Covid Positivity rate in Delhi falls below 1%: Satyender Jain
- 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.
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