Coronavirus Delhi

"Hastened Third Wave" Alarm, Give Unlocking Report: Delhi High Court

India News | Reported by Saurabh Shukla, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday June 18, 2021

Breach of Covid protocol will only hasten the third wave, the Delhi High Court warned today, taking note of the violations in markets in the national capital following the massive easing of restrictions this week.

Household Heating, Cooking Behind 40% Of Delhi's Pollution: Study

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 17, 2021

Household heating and cooking accounted for 40 per cent of Delhi's PM 2.5 pollution in December 2020 and January 2021, according to a new study.

Delhi Records 12 COVID-19 Deaths, Lowest In Over Two Months

Delhi News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Tuesday June 15, 2021

At least 12 people died due to COVID-19 in Delhi in the last 24 hours -- the lowest daily count in more than two months since April 3 -- taking the overall death count in the city to 24,851. Delhi also recorded 228 new coronavirus cases.

Delhi Records 23 COVID-19 Deaths In A Day, Lowest In Over 2 Months

Delhi News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Sunday June 13, 2021

At least 23 people died due to coronavirus in Delhi in the last 24 hours -- the lowest daily count in more than two months -- taking the overall death count to 24,823. The national capital also recorded 255 new COVID-19 cases today.

Delhi Records 213 New COVID-19 Cases, Lowest In Over 3 Months

Delhi News | Reported by Sharad Sharma, Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Saturday June 12, 2021

Delhi recorded 213 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest in more than three months, bringing the overall caseload to 14,30,884. The national capital also recorded 28 deaths due to COVID-19 which took the total death count to 24,800.

"Unviable": Delhi's First Drive-Through Vaccine Centre Shuts After Price Cap

Delhi News | Asian News International | Saturday June 12, 2021

Days after Centre announced a price cap for administration of COVID-19 vaccines in private hospitals, Delhi's first drive-through vaccination centre has decided to shut down its facility from today, stating that the operation has become "unviable".

Delhi Ramps Up Oxygen Capacity As Arvind Kejriwal Warns Of Third Wave

Delhi News | Reported by Sharad Sharma, Edited by Stela Dey | Saturday June 12, 2021

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today cautioned again that chances of a "third wave of the coronavirus pandemic were quite real" and that his government is prepping to tackle it on a "war footing".

"Exemplary": Delhi Government Team Praises "Mumbai Model" Of COVID-19 Management

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 10, 2021

A Delhi government team lauded the work done by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, and announced that the ''Mumbai model'' of curbing the infection cases will be implemented in the national capital soon.

Delhi's Daily Covid Cases See Slight Rise On Day 3 Of Unlock

Delhi News | Edited by Mallika Soni | Wednesday June 9, 2021

Delhi reported 337 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours with a positivity rate of 0.46 per cent - a slight increase from Tuesday's figures - according to the health bulletin on Wednesday.

Civil Defence Volunteer Poses As Cop, Issues Challans For Covid Violations; Arrested: Delhi Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 7, 2021

A civil defence volunteer has been arrested for allegedly impersonating as a sub-inspector of the Delhi Police and prosecuting people for COVID-19 violations, officials said on Monday.

Delhi Sees Traffic Jams, Metro Entry Curbs As City Begins 'Unlock'

Delhi News | Reported by Sukirti Dwivedi, Edited by Swati Sharma | Monday June 7, 2021

Heavy traffic was seen at Delhi's ITO as the national capital began to gradually lift lockdown restrictions from today.

No Covaxin For 1st Dose, 18+ Can Take Only 2nd Dose: Delhi Government

Delhi News | Reported by Sharad Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Monday June 7, 2021

Covaxin in Delhi will be administered only to those in the 18-44 age group who need the second dose, the Delhi government said in a statement on Sunday.

Delhi Prepping For Third Covid Wave. Arvind Kejriwal Announces Key Steps

India News | Reported by Sharad Sharma, Edited by Stela Dey | Saturday June 5, 2021

Delhi is preparing well to ensure to not get caught off-guard if a third wave of coronavirus hits the capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today in a presser where he also announced Unlock guidelines.

Delhi Reports Over 500 New Covid Cases, 50 Deaths In 24 Hours

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 4, 2021

Delhi recorded 523 fresh COVID-19 cases and 50 fatalities on Friday, while the positivity rate stood at 0.68 per cent, according to data shared by the health department in Delhi.

BJP Asks If AAP Government "Fudged" Delhi Covid Death Tally, Seeks White Paper

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 3, 2021

The BJP on Thursday demanded a white paper from Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government on issues related to COVID-19, asking if the number of deaths was "fudged" to keep the official tally down and what were the reasons for the city's high death rate.