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A ray of hope for Delhiites: AIIMS Director says 'may pass COVID-19 peak in early August'
India | July 04, 2020 20:00 IST
In what offers a ray of hope for Delhiites, experts claimed that the city could go past the COVID-19 peak in early August. They also warned that the cases of the highly-infectious disease could rise again if social distancing norms are not adhered to by people. The basis of the claim was a drop in average fresh cases reported daily in the national capital over the past one week.
What is convalescent plasma bank; India's first, opens in Delhi
July 02, 2020 19:30 IST
Convalescent plasma therapy uses plasma which is a blood component, it has the virus-fighting antibodies, since it has been taken from a person who was infected but now recovered. When administered to a Covid-19 patient, it generates enough antibodies to kill the virus.
Air India pilot tests positive for COVID-19 after landing flight in Sydney from Delhi
India | June 22, 2020 18:56 IST
An Air India pilot was found COVID-19 positive after landing a flight in Sydney from Delhi, senior airline officials said on Monday. The pilot tested positive on Saturday, they said.
Satyendar Jain's health deteriorates; completely on oxygen support
India | June 19, 2020 17:56 IST
Delhi minister Satyendar Jain's health has deteriorated further. He is infected with the coronavirus. Jain has also been diagnosed with pneumonia. According to doctors, Jain is now kept full-time on oxygen support as his oxygen saturation level has dipped.
Delhi sees over 10,000 COVID-19 cases in 6 days, breaches 40,000-mark
India | June 15, 2020 10:47 IST
According to the analysis of the Delhi government data, the number of cases crossed the 30,000 mark on June 9 and it crossed the 40,000 mark on June 14.
500 rly coaches to provide extra beds in Delhi; NCC, NSS scouts to volunteer: Amit Shah
India | June 14, 2020 13:59 IST
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah today announced a series of measures to tackle the worsening coronavirus crisis in the capital Delhi. In a big move, Amit Shah announced that a committee formed under Doctor Paul would look into the issue of private hospitals providing 60 per cent of their beds on lower rates for treatment of COVID-19 patients.
Nursing homes in Delhi having 10 to 49 beds declared as COVID facilities
India | June 14, 2020 8:42 IST
The Delhi government on Saturday declared small and medium multispeciality nursing homes having 10 to 49 beds as "COVID nursing homes" to increase the bed capacity for coronavirus patients, according to an official order.
Delhi records over 2,000 COVID-19 cases for 2nd consecutive day; 57 more die
India | June 13, 2020 23:10 IST
The national capital recorded 2,134 fresh coronavirus cases on Saturday, taking the COVID-19 tally in the city closer to the 39,000-mark and the death toll due to the disease to 1,271, authorities said.
Kasuatii Zindagii Kay fame Charvi Saraf fails to get COVID-19 test done in Delhi, pens open letter
TV | June 12, 2020 20:32 IST
"All I need is a Covid test so that my family and I know whether we are safe or not. Is it too much to ask for?" wrote Charvi Saraf in her open letter.
Did 45 Students Of A DPS Gurugram School & Families Test COVID-19 Positive? Here's the truth
Trending | June 12, 2020 20:15 IST
In the wake of COVID-19 cases rising rapidly in Delhi NCR, including in Faridabad and Gurgaon, a video has surfaced on internet claiming that several students of a DPS Gurugram school have tested positive after venturing out with their families when the lockdown was lifted.
Nearly 70% beds vacant in COVID-19 hospitals run by Delhi govt, private facilities almost full
India | June 11, 2020 17:44 IST
There have been complaints of non-availability of beds or denial of treatment to COVID-19 patients in the national capital despite nearly 70 per cent of beds in five designated hospitals run by the Delhi government lying vacant, with experts attributing it to people's aversion towards state-run facilities.
Delhi: Big hospitals to be linked with 5-star hotels, price to be capped at Rs 10k/day
India | June 10, 2020 9:17 IST
The District Magistrates are carrying out the exercise of linking 19 more hospitals with hotels which would tentatively increase the capacity by another 2,000 beds (approx.) by June 15.
Varun Dhawan shares photos from 1920’s plague, says 'We all have to take responsibility'
Celebrities | June 10, 2020 7:12 IST
Varun Dhawan is currently under home quarantine and spending time with his family. He had earlier donated Rs 55 lakh to PM-Cares Fund and Maharashtra Chief Minister relief fund. He had also pledged to provide free meals to the frontline workers, doctors and medical staff.
Delhi's coronavirus tally crosses 28,000-mark; death toll mounts to 812
India | June 08, 2020 8:01 IST
Coronavirus in Delhi: The number of COVID-19 patients under home isolation stood at 12,213. As many as 237 patients are on ventilators or in the ICU. The number of containment zones stands at 169, the department said.
Delhi govt directs hospitals to keep suspected COVID-19 patients in separate wards
India | June 06, 2020 15:01 IST
The Arvind Kejriwal-led government has ordered hospitals to discharge all mild and asymptomatic patients of the novel coronavirus with 24 hours of the admission and report them to district surveillance.
Highest spike of 1,298 COVID cases takes tally to over 22,000 in Delhi; death toll 556
India | June 02, 2020 22:34 IST
A record single-day spike of 1,298 fresh cases took the COVID-19 tally in Delhi to over 22,000 on Tuesday and the death toll due to the disease mounted to 556, authorities said.
Delhi: 20 more cops test COVID-19 positive in 10 days
India | June 02, 2020 8:36 IST
The first case at the police station was reported around 10 days ago, following which other staff were advised to remain in home quarantine, they said. The SHO of the police station, his reader, an inspector and head constables who work with him and personnel from the picket team are among those who have tested positive for the deadly virus.
COVID death toll in Delhi mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases
India | May 27, 2020 14:23 IST
The coronavirus death toll in Delhi climbed to 303, while 792 fresh cases of COVID-19 were reported on Wednesday, the highest single-day spike in the city, authorities said. The previous highest spike in fresh cases -- 660 -- was recorded on May 22.
Delhi High Court, district courts functioning restricted till May 31
India | May 22, 2020 11:54 IST
The Delhi High Court and the lower courts together took up 20,726 urgent matters during the COVID-19 lockdown from March 24 to May 19.There are presently seven division benches and 19 single-judge benches in the high court.
Delhi: Soldier tests positive for coronavirus at Army headquarters building
India | May 15, 2020 16:07 IST
A soldier has tested positive for coronavirus in Delhi's Sena Bhawan today following which affected areas in the building have been closed for sanitation and disinfection. Meanwhile other actions as per protocol such as contact tracing and quarantine of other staff members is taking place.