Corona Virus Delhi
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Nearly 70% beds vacant in COVID-19 hospitals run by Delhi govt, private facilities almost full
India | Jun 11, 2020, 05:44 PM ISTThere 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.
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Delhi: Big hospitals to be linked with 5-star hotels, price to be capped at Rs 10k/day
India | Jun 10, 2020, 09:17 AM ISTThe 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.
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Varun Dhawan shares photos from 1920’s plague, says 'We all have to take responsibility'
Celebrities | Jun 10, 2020, 07:12 AM ISTVarun 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.
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Delhi's coronavirus tally crosses 28,000-mark; death toll mounts to 812
India | Jun 08, 2020, 08:01 AM ISTCoronavirus 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.
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Delhi govt directs hospitals to keep suspected COVID-19 patients in separate wards
India | Jun 06, 2020, 03:01 PM ISTThe 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.
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Highest spike of 1,298 COVID cases takes tally to over 22,000 in Delhi; death toll 556
India | Jun 02, 2020, 10:34 PM ISTA 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.
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Delhi: 20 more cops test COVID-19 positive in 10 days
India | Jun 02, 2020, 08:36 AM ISTThe 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.
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COVID death toll in Delhi mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases
India | May 27, 2020, 02:23 PM ISTThe 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.
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Delhi High Court, district courts functioning restricted till May 31
India | May 22, 2020, 11:54 AM ISTThe 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.
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Delhi: Soldier tests positive for coronavirus at Army headquarters building
India | May 15, 2020, 04:07 PM ISTA 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.
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Delhi coronavirus positive cases cross 7,000; no new death in last 24 hours
India | May 11, 2020, 04:01 PM ISTDelhi in the last 24 hours has seen 310 new coronavirus positive cases taking positve cases toll to 7,233 while death toll stands at 73 as no new death was reported in the national capital.
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What's wrong if doctors, corona warriors getting special facilities: Kejriwal asks Oppn
India | May 10, 2020, 03:24 PM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday addressed media via video conferencing and responded to opposition for raising questions on Delhi government decision for providing better facilities to doctors, healthcare workers and corona warriors.
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No reason to hide anything: Delhi health minister over 'under-reporting' of COVID-19 deaths
India | May 09, 2020, 11:24 PM ISTWith the Delhi government coming under attack over "under-reporting" of coronavirus deaths on Saturday, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said not a single case will go unaccounted for, as the total tally of cases in the national capital climbed to 6,542.
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IAF jets, Navy choppers to shower flower petals to salute spirit of corona warriors | Key takeways
India | May 03, 2020, 07:59 AM ISTIn a thank you gesture for all those who are serving for humanity amid worldwide crisis due to coronavirus, the Indian Air Force jets will shower petals on hospitals for treating coronavirus patients across the country.
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People in Delhi villages appeal CM Kejriwal to give relief in power bills
India | May 02, 2020, 04:00 PM ISTAmid the nationwide lockdown situation, people residing in villages near the national capital have appealed to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for relief from paying electricity bills as they are devoid of any income.
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Delhi: 3 cops suspended for lying about coming in contact with COVID-19 positive colleague
India | May 01, 2020, 02:53 PM ISTThree Delhi Police constables of the metro unit were suspended for indiscipline after they lied about coming in contact with a fellow policeman who tested positive for COVID-19, a senior officer said on Friday.
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4 traders associated with Delhi's Azadpur Sabzi Mandi test positive for coronavirus
India | Apr 30, 2020, 12:27 PM ISTAt least 4 more traders associated with Delhi's Azadpur Sabzi Mandi have tested positive for coronavirus. As per an Azadpur Mandi official, they did not commute to and fro the vegetable market. So far, a total of 15 positive cases in the vegetable market have been reported, the official informed.
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Delhi: 90 quarantined at govt guest house after man tests COVID-19 positive
India | Apr 30, 2020, 08:00 AM ISTCoronavirus in Delhi: A private secretary of south west district magistrate Rahul Singh was found positive for COVID-19, a few days ago. Singh, who tested negative for the disease, is currently under self-isolation.
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Student at Delhi's Kasturba Hospital tests COVID-19 positive; 11 medical staff primary contacts
India | Apr 29, 2020, 02:19 PM ISTCoronavirus in Delhi: The student's condition is stable and she is in home quarantine, they said. The Kasturba Hospital is a North Delhi Municipal Corporation-run hospital.
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Coronavirus in Delhi: With 206 new cases, COVID-19 tally mounts to 3,314
India | Apr 29, 2020, 08:58 AM ISTThe total number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi rose to 3,314 on Tuesday, even as 201 coronavirus patients recovered from the disease, the highest so far in a day with no fatalities, authorities said.