Banks have disbursed Rs 35,000 crore in loans under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. This init ...More

Banks have disbursed Rs 35,000 crore in loans under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. This initiative supports MSMEs and industries affected by the West Asia conflict. The scheme aims to provide crucial liquidity and prevent job losses. It offers additional credit and guarantees to eligible businesses. ...Less

The 45-year-old had returned from Italy on February 22. He interacted with several people and even held a ...More

The 45-year-old had returned from Italy on February 22. He interacted with several people and even held a birthday party for his son at Hyatt hotel before he was diagnosed with Covid-19 and isolated at a hospital on March 2. ...Less

There is a spike in the number of the infected, and apprehensions over hidden, hitherto-undetected infect ...More

There is a spike in the number of the infected, and apprehensions over hidden, hitherto-undetected infections are rising. In other words, fear now has a new name. But there are experts who see it differently. India is largely safe, and this relative safety lies in its weather which acts as a defence against the virus, says one of them. ...Less

The health department of the Delhi government had issued an order in this regard on Thursday, the officia ...More

The health department of the Delhi government had issued an order in this regard on Thursday, the official said, adding swimming pools of all hotels and other entities, where people use the facilities, will be closed. On Thursday, the Delhi government had declared coronavirus an epidemic and shut all cinema halls, schools and colleges, except those where exams are on, till March 31. ...Less

India's free trade agreement with the United Kingdom is set to be implemented within the next 30 to 45 da ...More

India's free trade agreement with the United Kingdom is set to be implemented within the next 30 to 45 days. This significant development follows recent discussions between ministers. India is also actively pursuing trade pacts with Oman, Mercosur, Canada, Chile, Peru, and SACU, aiming to expand its global trade footprint and economic partnerships. ...Less

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said religious, social, cultural and political gatherings ...More

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said religious, social, cultural and political gatherings as well as protests comprising more than 50 people will not be allowed in the national capital till March 31 in view of the coronavirus outbreak. The Delhi government has also closed down gyms, nightclubs and spas till March end, the chief minister said. ...Less

The decision to discontinue non-essential services was taken during a meeting between Chief Minister Arvi ...More

The decision to discontinue non-essential services was taken during a meeting between Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and all the heads of government departments. In essential services, employees aged above 55 years can also work from home. ...Less

Though there are no positive cases in Delhi yet, isolation facilities have been created in nearly a dozen ...More

Though there are no positive cases in Delhi yet, isolation facilities have been created in nearly a dozen hospitals, including AIIMS, RML, Safdarjung and Lok Nayak. "We have kept enough personal protection equipment and masks ready to ensure that the health workers involved in screening and treatment aren't affected by it," the health secretary said. ...Less

According to health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, passengers from 12 nations are being screened currently at ...More

According to health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, passengers from 12 nations are being screened currently at 21 airports, and 12 major and 35 minor seaports. ...Less

Among the fresh cases too, 77 were from the Nizamuddin Markaz, the department said in a statement. By Thu ...More

Among the fresh cases too, 77 were from the Nizamuddin Markaz, the department said in a statement. By Thursday night, the number of cases of the deadly virus in the city stood at 293, including four deaths. ...Less

“The evacuees include five toddlers, 80 men and 32 women. Among the evacuees are 36 foreign nationals,” s ...More

“The evacuees include five toddlers, 80 men and 32 women. Among the evacuees are 36 foreign nationals,” said an official. He added that none of them have developed any symptoms so far. A team of doctors posted at the facility is constantly monitoring them. ...Less

The relatively low number of fresh cases on Sunday came out of 73,536 tests, including 32,023 RT-PCR test ...More

The relatively low number of fresh cases on Sunday came out of 73,536 tests, including 32,023 RT-PCR tests, conducted the previous day, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Delhi health department. ...Less

Delhi's coronavirus cases have been steadily rising. Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has meanwhile announc ...More

Delhi's coronavirus cases have been steadily rising. Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has meanwhile announced a '5T plan' for Delhi to tackle COVID-19 cases. The 5T plan includes — Testing, Tracing, Treatment, Team Work and Tracking and monitoring. He said the government will conduct one lakh random coronavirus tests in Delhi's hotspots. ...Less

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Thursday rose to 2,376, while the death ...More

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Thursday rose to 2,376, while the death toll from COVID-19 stood at 50, according to the Delhi government authorities. ...Less

While rising active cases pose a challenge, experts said bringing the mortality rate under control is cru ...More

While rising active cases pose a challenge, experts said bringing the mortality rate under control is crucial. Official data show that asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic patients, who do not need hospitalisation, are recovering on their own. Mumbai and Delhi, the cities most affected by the virus, urgently need to control the rising number of deaths. ...Less

Quite a few Delhi coronavirus cases are connected to the woman from Dilshad Garden. ...More

Quite a few Delhi coronavirus cases are connected to the woman from Dilshad Garden. ...Less

There will be no reimposition of lockdown in Delhi, clarified health minister Satyendar Jain on Monday wh ...More

There will be no reimposition of lockdown in Delhi, clarified health minister Satyendar Jain on Monday while adding that the third wave of Covid-19 has passed its peak in the national capital. ...Less

There are 27 cases in Delhi - 6 of them fall under the category of transmission, 21 had come from foreign ...More

There are 27 cases in Delhi - 6 of them fall under the category of transmission, 21 had come from foreign countries. ...Less

The case tally mounted to over 6.22 lakh in the city and the death toll due to the coronavirus rose to 10 ...More

The case tally mounted to over 6.22 lakh in the city and the death toll due to the coronavirus rose to 10,437, they said, adding that over 67,000 Covid-19 tests were conducted on Friday. From December 21-23, the count of daily cases was below the 1,000-mark in the city. On Monday, 803 cases were reported, the lowest since August 17, 939 cases were recorded on Tuesday and 871 on Wednesday. ...Less

"In view of the prevailing situation, we are closing down all malls (except grocery, pharmacy and vegetab ...More

"In view of the prevailing situation, we are closing down all malls (except grocery, pharmacy and vegetable shops in them)," Arvind Kejriwal tweeted. ...Less

Barring June 1, when Delhi saw a spike of 990 cases, it has been recording over 1,000 fresh cases every d ...More

Barring June 1, when Delhi saw a spike of 990 cases, it has been recording over 1,000 fresh cases every day from May 28 to June 7, the highest being 1,513 on June 3. ...Less

Many Indians who were planning to travel to Europe and Southeast Asia are now either re-scheduling their ...More

Many Indians who were planning to travel to Europe and Southeast Asia are now either re-scheduling their trips or opting for domestic destinations like Goa, Kerala, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Himachal Pradesh and the Northeast. ...Less

These cases came out of 60,695 tests conducted the previous day for detection of Covid-19, according to a ...More

These cases came out of 60,695 tests conducted the previous day for detection of Covid-19, according to a bulletin issued by the Delhi health department. ...Less

“The trade leaders will review the situation on evening of 23 March and will decide actions for future. T ...More

“The trade leaders will review the situation on evening of 23 March and will decide actions for future. The CAIT has exempted Chemist Shops, Dairy & General consumables from the shut down for the convenience of citizens for procuring their daily requirements,” the release further mentioned. ...Less

The chief minister said so far, 39 COVID-19 cases were reported in the national capital. He said food was ...More

The chief minister said so far, 39 COVID-19 cases were reported in the national capital. He said food was being provided to nearly two lakh poor people in the city and the number will be doubled to four lakh from Saturday. ...Less

The IPL is due to start on March 29 in Mumbai and Delhi's first game was to be on March 30. "All sports g ...More

The IPL is due to start on March 29 in Mumbai and Delhi's first game was to be on March 30. "All sports gatherings will be banned, including the IPL, in wake of the coronavirus threat," Sisodia said. The BCCI responded by listing the alternate venues that could play host. Delhi is home to the Delhi Capital IPL franchise. ...Less

According to Telangana's health minister, the 24-year-old may have come in contact with some people from ...More

According to Telangana's health minister, the 24-year-old may have come in contact with some people from Hong Kong. ...Less

According to the official, the Delhi State Cancer Institute is being disinfected and that is why it has b ...More

According to the official, the Delhi State Cancer Institute is being disinfected and that is why it has been shut for a day. ...Less

The 25-year-old man, who also travelled to Malaysia, has tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total n ...More

The 25-year-old man, who also travelled to Malaysia, has tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the national capital to three. "The family of the patient comprising his wife, parents, brother, sister-in-law and their two kids has been home quarantined. Their samples have been taken for testing," a health official said. ...Less

Zomato confirmed this development, saying the orders were delivered after being placed via the Zomato app ...More

Zomato confirmed this development, saying the orders were delivered after being placed via the Zomato app. Co-workers of the rider have all tested negative and the outlet where he worked has suspended operations. ...Less

AAP government had on Thursday directed private hospitals to increase the percentage of non-ICU COVID-19 ...More

AAP government had on Thursday directed private hospitals to increase the percentage of non-ICU COVID-19 beds from 50 to 60. It had also ordered 42 private hospitals to reserve with immediate effect 80 percent of their ICU beds for coronavirus patients. ...Less

"A letter has been written to principal secretaries, secretaries, autonomous bodies and municipal corpora ...More

"A letter has been written to principal secretaries, secretaries, autonomous bodies and municipal corporations for the suspension of biometric attendance in view of coronavirus threat," the official told PTI. ...Less

The total number of 73 confirmed cases includes 16 Italians tourists and one more foreign national. There ...More

The total number of 73 confirmed cases includes 16 Italians tourists and one more foreign national. There have been 13 fresh cases, including nine from Maharashtra and one each from Delhi, Ladakh and Uttar Pradesh as well as one foreign national, the health ministry said. ...Less

Advocate and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay said the photocopy shops and the cash counters in the high ...More

Advocate and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay said the photocopy shops and the cash counters in the high court premises accept only cash payments and they should also accept digital payments as a precaution to prevent the spread of coronavirus. To this, the bench said, "Don't worry! We will be issuing more directions in this regard." ...Less

Concerns over non-availability of home collection facility, long waiting time for RT-PCR results; private ...More

Concerns over non-availability of home collection facility, long waiting time for RT-PCR results; private labs say problems temporary in nature ...Less

Surgical masks have seen an escalation of up to 300 per cent. They used to cost for Rs 10 but now are ava ...More

Surgical masks have seen an escalation of up to 300 per cent. They used to cost for Rs 10 but now are available for Rs 40, a ToI report said. Prices of N95 masks, sanitisers have also shot up. Local shopkeepers are left with stocks being provided by domestic manufacturers of masks as supplies from China is also disrupted. ...Less

Twenty-four people, who took part in a religious congregation in Nizamuddin West earlier this month, have ...More

Twenty-four people, who took part in a religious congregation in Nizamuddin West earlier this month, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Tuesday. ...Less

According to the latest health bulletin, the new fatalities pushed the death toll from the novel coronavi ...More

According to the latest health bulletin, the new fatalities pushed the death toll from the novel coronavirus infection in the city to 22,579. The city recorded 3,231 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the daily count dipping to below 4,000-mark for the second consecutive day, it said. ...Less

As the man travelled by train from Delhi to Bhubaneswar, the state government launched a "contact tracing ...More

As the man travelled by train from Delhi to Bhubaneswar, the state government launched a "contact tracing exercise", state government's chief spokesperson on coronavirus cases Subroto Bagchi said. ...Less

Five persons self-reported to the Ram Manohar Lohia hospital, designated to deal with such cases, with re ...More

Five persons self-reported to the Ram Manohar Lohia hospital, designated to deal with such cases, with respiratory problems and fever, hospital sources said. ...Less

"One suspected COVID19 case has been confirmed as positive. The patient is from Delhi. He has a travel hi ...More

"One suspected COVID19 case has been confirmed as positive. The patient is from Delhi. He has a travel history to Thailand and Malaysia. He is stable and being monitored. The total number of confirmed cases in India now stands at 31," a health ministry official said. ...Less

The new cases were detected from 7,243 tests conducted the previous day, it said. Delhi on Saturday recor ...More

The new cases were detected from 7,243 tests conducted the previous day, it said. Delhi on Saturday recorded 135 Covid cases with a positivity rate of 2.12 per cent. On Friday, it saw 112 new cases with a positivity rate of 1.75 per cent. ...Less

The decision was taken at an emergency meeting held at the CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence, which was atte ...More

The decision was taken at an emergency meeting held at the CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence, which was attended by health minister Satyendra Jain and Manish Sisodia. ...Less

A total of 28 COVID-19 cases have been detected in India so far. Among them, one person is from Delhi, si ...More

A total of 28 COVID-19 cases have been detected in India so far. Among them, one person is from Delhi, six of his relatives in Agra, 16 Italians and their Indian driver, one in Telangana and the three earlier cases in Kerala. ...Less

In a statement on Sunday, it said, "As per the latest decision, in order to fight the coronavirus outbrea ...More

In a statement on Sunday, it said, "As per the latest decision, in order to fight the coronavirus outbreak, it has been decided that metro services will remain completely closed till March 31." ...Less

No fresh death was reported for the third successive day on Monday. The total number of cases in the city ...More

No fresh death was reported for the third successive day on Monday. The total number of cases in the city now stands at 5,104, authorities said. Of the total number of 64 fatalities reported till date, 33 of the deceased were aged 60 and above comprised over 51 per cent of the total death cases, they said ...Less

Delhi has now become the second state to shut educational institutions as well as theaters after Kerala w ...More

Delhi has now become the second state to shut educational institutions as well as theaters after Kerala which has maximum confirmed cases of coronavirus in India. ...Less

Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal listed out his government's plan to deal with the coronavirus, pointing out ...More

Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal listed out his government's plan to deal with the coronavirus, pointing out that over one lakh people had been screened for the virus. ...Less

In queues, scuffles often break out over the medication and armed policemen have to control the situation ...More

In queues, scuffles often break out over the medication and armed policemen have to control the situation. India is currently struggling with a massive shortage of medical supplies as infections are rising at an alarming rate. ...Less

Three persons-- all men aged between 24 and 48, have been kept under observation at an isolation ward of ...More

Three persons-- all men aged between 24 and 48, have been kept under observation at an isolation ward of RML Hospital here for a possible exposure to novel coronavirus. Till Monday, a total of 33,552 passengers arriving in India from China in 155 flights have been screened. ...Less

Addressing a press conference, Sisodia said district magistrates have been asked to ensure that all direc ...More

Addressing a press conference, Sisodia said district magistrates have been asked to ensure that all directives pertaining to coronavirus are implemented. "All sports gatherings will be banned, including the IPL, in wake of the coronavirus threat," he said. Health Minister Satyendar Jain said home quarantine is the best solution in case one has any symptom of coronavirus. ...Less

Delhi lieutenant governor Anil Baijal has called an all-party meeting later in the day to discuss the Cov ...More

Delhi lieutenant governor Anil Baijal has called an all-party meeting later in the day to discuss the Covid-19 situation in the city and measures to contain the spread of the dreaded virus. ...Less

Addressing an online media briefing on the coronavirus outbreak, Kejriwal said that out of 2,274 samples ...More

Addressing an online media briefing on the coronavirus outbreak, Kejriwal said that out of 2,274 samples tested, only 67 people tested positive for the novel virus on Friday. A few days earlier, the daily tally of infections ranged between 180 and 350. A few days earlier, the daily tally of infections ranged between 180 and 350. ...Less

Delhi recorded a massive surge in daily COVID-19 infections with 2,716 fresh cases on the first day of th ...More

Delhi recorded a massive surge in daily COVID-19 infections with 2,716 fresh cases on the first day of the new year, the highest since May 21 and a 51 percent jump from a day earlier, while the positivity rate rose to 3.64 percent. ...Less

The city reported two more fatalities due to the disease and the death toll has gone up to 25,079. The fa ...More

The city reported two more fatalities due to the disease and the death toll has gone up to 25,079. The fatality rate is 1.74 per cent. With 1,37,955 beneficiaries vaccinated in the last 24 hours, the cumulative vaccinations have gone up to 1,19,55,198. ...Less

Government authorities had last month carried out measures to quarantine people who were related to the r ...More

Government authorities had last month carried out measures to quarantine people who were related to the religious congregation that took place in Nizamuddin area in March. By Friday night, the number of cases of the deadly virus in the city stood at 903 including 14 deaths. With five more fatalities reported, the death toll from COVID-19 in Delhi has risen to 19. ...Less

The health authorities conducted 53,728 COVID-19 tests on Sunday and the positivity rate stood at 0.09 pe ...More

The health authorities conducted 53,728 COVID-19 tests on Sunday and the positivity rate stood at 0.09 per cent, according to the bulletin. ...Less

Jain was replying to a query on whether the Delhi government was considering easing the curbs enforced to ...More

Jain was replying to a query on whether the Delhi government was considering easing the curbs enforced to contain the spread of novel coronavirus. ...Less

In a sudden outbreak and detection of multiple coronavirus cases, the Delhi-based headquarters of Tabligh ...More

In a sudden outbreak and detection of multiple coronavirus cases, the Delhi-based headquarters of Tablighi Jamaat in Nizamuddin West has turned into a hotspot. It had hosted a congregation this month which was attended by followers from abroad and India. Nine Indians who attended – six in Telengana and one each in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and J&K – have died of the disease. ...Less

The number of coronavirus cases in the national capital rose to 28,936 with 1,282 fresh infections, while ...More

The number of coronavirus cases in the national capital rose to 28,936 with 1,282 fresh infections, while the death toll climbed to 812 on Sunday, according to the health bulletin issued by the Delhi government. ...Less

Kejriwal told the prime minister that Delhi saw the peak of 8,600 coronavirus cases on November 10 during ...More

Kejriwal told the prime minister that Delhi saw the peak of 8,600 coronavirus cases on November 10 during the third wave and since then, the number of cases as well as the positivity rate are steadily decreasing, the sources said. ...Less

"The need and demands of power discoms have also been considered as far as possible," its chairman Justic ...More

"The need and demands of power discoms have also been considered as far as possible," its chairman Justice(retired) S S Chauhan said. ...Less

A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramanium Prasad said that when Delhi, as city state, was "hands dow ...More

A 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. ...Less

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Five of the evacuees brought back from Wuhan in China and kept at a quarantine centre in Manesar were shi ...More

Five of the evacuees brought back from Wuhan in China and kept at a quarantine centre in Manesar were shifted to Army’s Base Hospital in Delhi after they showed symptoms of cough and cold. However none of them have been confirmed for coronavirus infection so far. ...Less

In a bid to provide further relief to states amid the coronavirus outbreak, the finance ministry has rele ...More

In a bid to provide further relief to states amid the coronavirus outbreak, the finance ministry has released about Rs 34,000 crore in two phases to states as compensation for their revenue loss in the goods and services tax (GST) regime. ...Less

Seventeen people, out of a large number of passengers who had arrived in Delhi from China and other coron ...More

Seventeen people, out of a large number of passengers who had arrived in Delhi from China and other coronavirus-affected countries before the screening at the airport began around mid-January, have been found symptomatic for the infection and hospitalised, officials said. ...Less

According to the data shared by Delhi police, 183 cases were registered under section 188 (for disobedien ...More

According to the data shared by Delhi police, 183 cases were registered under section 188 (for disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code till 5pm. ...Less

Kejriwal visited Gupta's residence in IP Extension and expressed gratitude for his sacrifice and service ...More

Kejriwal visited Gupta's residence in IP Extension and expressed gratitude for his sacrifice and service to the people of Delhi. ...Less

A total of 6 persons have been found positive for Covid-19 travelling from 'at risk' countries on the fir ...More

A total of 6 persons have been found positive for Covid-19 travelling from 'at risk' countries on the first day of the operation of the revised guidelines for international travellers. ...Less

The advantage is that people will come out for testing in large numbers because even if they test positiv ...More

The advantage is that people will come out for testing in large numbers because even if they test positive. ...Less

The chief minister underlined that the aim of the government was to ensure that the number of deaths from ...More

The chief minister underlined that the aim of the government was to ensure that the number of deaths from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) should not rise even if the count of patients were rising. ...Less

The survey, which was conducted from June 27 to July 10 by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) ...More

The survey, which was conducted from June 27 to July 10 by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in collaboration with Delhi government, also indicated that a large number of infected persons remain asymptomatic. The sero survey has revealed that some districts – Shahdara and Central district – have more prevalence than others. ...Less

The Delhi government has so far administered 1,06,90,855 Covid vaccines in the city, which includes 77,50 ...More

The Delhi government has so far administered 1,06,90,855 Covid vaccines in the city, which includes 77,50,023 first doses and 29,40,832 second doses. ...Less

Arvind Kejriwal appealed to people to avoid panic-buying, assuring that the government would ensure that ...More

Arvind Kejriwal appealed to people to avoid panic-buying, assuring that the government would ensure that shops of daily use items like milk, vegetables, groceries and medicines remained open. The chief minister asserted that there was no scarcity of these essentials. ...Less

"The Government is taking various steps in combating COVID-19 at the front and therefore any decision of ...More

"The Government is taking various steps in combating COVID-19 at the front and therefore any decision of such closure can be taken in consultation with Government, other Agencies and with trade leaders of each State including Delhi. However, if Government takes any such decision, the traders will comply with the same," a release form CAIT said. ...Less

According to the mathematical methodology conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) even ...More

According to the mathematical methodology conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) even if symptomatic cases are comprehensively identified and quarantined, the delay in epidemic timing within India would be in days and not weeks. ...Less

The Delhi Metro has been closed since March 22 when the 'Janata Curfew' was observed in the wake of the c ...More

The Delhi Metro has been closed since March 22 when the 'Janata Curfew' was observed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Subsequently, the nationwide lockdown was announced which came into effect from March 25. ...Less

All traffic, picket and beat staff have been briefed to allow the following retailers, operators and onli ...More

All traffic, picket and beat staff have been briefed to allow the following retailers, operators and online delivery services to operate in Delhi. This comes a day after the Delhi Police held a meeting with representatives of e-commerce websites and assured them help in ensuring smooth movement of essential services. ...Less

Of the 384 cases in Delhi so far, 58 had recent foreign travel history and 38 contracted the virus after ...More

Of the 384 cases in Delhi so far, 58 had recent foreign travel history and 38 contracted the virus after coming in contact with them, Kejriwal said. The Delhi chief minister added that community spread of the virus is not taking place in Delhi yet and there is no need to panic as the situation is under control. ...Less

The chief minister has avoided meetings and visitors since Sunday afternoon, an AAP spokesperson said ...More

The chief minister has avoided meetings and visitors since Sunday afternoon, an AAP spokesperson said ...Less

Cities have been slow to meet the needs of people living in informal settlements, a task made more urgent ...More

Cities have been slow to meet the needs of people living in informal settlements, a task made more urgent by the spread of the coronavirus in the underserved areas. ...Less

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a 5T plan to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The ...More

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a 5T plan to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The 5T plan includes testing, tracing, treatment, teamwork and tracking. ...Less

The transport department has issued an order directing the owners of mini buses plying in the national ca ...More

The transport department has issued an order directing the owners of mini buses plying in the national capital to wash and disinfect their vehicles every day. ...Less

Earlier yesterday, Health minister Satyendar Jain said there were enough ICU beds available in government ...More

Earlier yesterday, Health minister Satyendar Jain said there were enough ICU beds available in government-run hospitals. “All ICU beds in a few private hospitals are occupied. The number will be increased soon,” he told reporters. ...Less

It had recorded 306 Covid deaths and 26,169 cases with a positivity rate of 36.24 per cent, the highest s ...More

It had recorded 306 Covid deaths and 26,169 cases with a positivity rate of 36.24 per cent, the highest since the pandemic began a year ago, on Thursday. ...Less

"The Delhi government had sought medical officers and para-medical staff from the ministry of home affair ...More

"The Delhi government had sought medical officers and para-medical staff from the ministry of home affairs to man the Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre at Chhattarpur, which is being re-operationalised," officials said. ...Less

Delhi had recorded 130 Covid-19-related fatalities on Wednesday, the lowest since April 15. It had record ...More

Delhi had recorded 130 Covid-19-related fatalities on Wednesday, the lowest since April 15. It had recorded 1,491 new cases and a positivity rate of 1.93 per cent on Wednesday. ...Less

The city reported 7,456 Covid-19 cases on Thursday and the positivity rate was 12.09 per cent. The highes ...More

The 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. ...Less

Earlier this week, Kejriwal had said that all departments have been directed to stop all expenses except ...More

Earlier this week, Kejriwal had said that all departments have been directed to stop all expenses except salary of employees. He had said the Delhi government will have to cut its expenses drastically in view of the current revenue status. ...Less

Of the 384 cases, 58 had recent foreign travel history and 38 contracted the virus after coming in contac ...More

Of the 384 cases, 58 had recent foreign travel history and 38 contracted the virus after coming in contact with them. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said community spread of the virus is not taking place in Delhi yet and there is no need to panic as the situation is under control. ...Less

When asked if Delhi has reached community transmission level as far as coronavirus infection is concerned ...More

When asked if Delhi has reached community transmission level as far as coronavirus infection is concerned, Delhi Health Minister said declaration on this is made by the Centre. "Epidemiologically, community transmission is third stage of the infection... In Delhi, of the new cases being reported, nearly half of the cases, the source of infection is not known," he said. ...Less

Last week, the government had launched a mammoth exercise to screen the national capital's population for ...More

Last week, the government had launched a mammoth exercise to screen the national capital's population for coronavirus and fixed the deadline to complete the task by July 6. The earlier deadline to complete the door-to-door survey in the city's containment zones was June 30. ...Less

Earlier, the chief minister said 1,548 people have been evacuated from Nizamudddin markaz, of which 441 w ...More

Earlier, the chief minister said 1,548 people have been evacuated from Nizamudddin markaz, of which 441 were hospitalised after they showed symptoms. He said 1,107 people, who attended religious congregation in Nizamudddin West, have been quarantined. ...Less

"It has now been decided that all OPD services including speciality services, all new and follow up patie ...More

"It has now been decided that all OPD services including speciality services, all new and follow up patients' registration in AIIMS hospital and all centres will remain closed from March 24 till further orders," the new circular said. On Friday, AIIMS had issued a circular postponing all nonessential elective procedures and surgeries. ...Less

Influx of Covid-19 patients has started straining hospitals in the national capital again this week with ...More

Influx of Covid-19 patients has started straining hospitals in the national capital again this week with an average of 4,000 cases per day so far. On Wednesday Delhi reported more than 5,000 new cases in a day for the first time since the pandemic outbreak. Test positivity rate went up to 9.37%. ...Less

With the new cases, Delhi's COVID-19 tally climbed to 20,24,244. Four fresh fatalities pushed the death t ...More

With the new cases, Delhi's COVID-19 tally climbed to 20,24,244. Four fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 26,567, the health department bulletin stated. ...Less

With the national capital seeing a spurt in COVID-19 cases in the past few days, the number of active cas ...More

With the national capital seeing a spurt in COVID-19 cases in the past few days, the number of active cases has increased to 2,970 from 601 on April 11. However, the hospitalisation rate has so far been low, accounting for less than three per cent of the total active cases, as per the data. ...Less

In view of the rising Covid cases and Omicron threat, the Delhi government will increase daily test capac ...More

In view of the rising Covid cases and Omicron threat, the Delhi government will increase daily test capacity to three lakh and strengthen home isolation module to handle one lakh positive cases each day, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said ...Less