Covid-19 Delhi

Civic Bodies Allege Under-Reporting Of Covid Deaths In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 25, 2020

The three BJP-ruled municipal corporations in Delhi Wednesday again alleged the AAP-led Delhi government was under-reporting deaths due to coronavirus, a claim refuted by the ruling party which accused the MCDs of "politicising" the issue.

ICU Beds Shortage, Pollution Behind Rise In Delhi's Covid Deaths: Experts

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 25, 2020

Late hospital admissions leading to COVID-19 cases turning critical, shortage of ICU beds, unfavourable weather and rising pollution are among the factors experts attribute to the spike in COVID-19 deaths in Delhi.

Delhi Records 121 Deaths, 4,454 Fresh Coronavirus Cases

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 23, 2020

Delhi recorded 4,454 fresh COVID-19 cases on Monday and a positivity rate of 11.94 per cent while 121 more fatalities pushed the death count to 8,512, authorities said.

MBBS Students, Dentists To Assist Doctors In Covid Treatment In Delhi

Delhi News | ANI | Monday November 23, 2020

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday gave orders for 4th and 5th-year MBBS students and dentists to be allowed to assist in hospitals and COVID-19 Intensive Care Units (ICU) to meet the manpower shortage.

Order To Shut 2 Delhi Markets Over Covid Rules Withdrawn Hours Later

India News | Reported by Arun Singh, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Monday November 23, 2020

An order to shut two evening markets in west Delhi till the end of this month for violating various coronavirus safety guidelines was withdrawn, hours after the notice was sent last night.

RT-PCR Tests Exceed Rapid Antigen Testing In Delhi For 1st Time: Centre

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 22, 2020

For the first time, the number of RT-PCR tests in Delhi has exceeded the number of rapid antigen tests, while over 3.7 lakh people have been surveyed as part of the efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus in the national capital, the Union Home Ministry said on Sunday.

COVID-19: ICU Beds With Ventilators Not Available At Nearly 60 Delhi Hospitals

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 19, 2020

Amid rising cases of COVID-19 in the national capital, the number of available Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds equipped with ventilators is shrinking fast at several hospitals in Delhi, with zero vacancy at nearly 60 facilities, according to official data.

"Why Wait 18 Days?" High Court Blasts Delhi Government Amid Covid Surge

India News | Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Thursday November 19, 2020

The Delhi High Court today severely criticised the Delhi government for its flip-flop on the cap on the number of wedding attendees in the wake of a fresh wave of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the city.

Centre Yet To Provide 250 ICU Beds For Delhi: AAP Leader

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 19, 2020

Amid a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi, the AAP on Wednesday said despite promising, the Centre is yet to provide 250 ICU beds for the citizens of the national capital.

"Delhi Has Crossed Peak Of Third Covid Wave, No Lockdown": Minister

India News | Reported by Sharad Sharma, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Monday November 16, 2020

Delhi will not be put under another lock down in the wake of the third wave of COVID-19 since it has already peaked out, state Health Minister Satyendar Jain said today, dismissing all speculation.

With 104 Deaths, Highest Number Of Covid Fatalities In A Day In Delhi

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Thursday November 12, 2020

The national capital reported 104 deaths due to coronavirus infection today - the highest fatalities due to the highly contagious virus in one day. The city reported 7,053 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.

Coronavirus: 47,905 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, Up 8% Since Yesterday

India News | Reported by Akshay Kumar Dongre, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Thursday November 12, 2020

India today reported 47,905 fresh COVID-19 cases, 8% higher than on Wednesday. The country has up to 86.83 lakh cases so far with 1,28,121 deaths, up 550. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh remained the top five most affected states in the country in overall numbers. The total number of people who have recovered f...

Delhi Reports 7,745 Coronavirus Cases, Biggest One-Day Spike

India News | Reported by Sukirti Dwivedi, Edited by Debanish Achom | Monday November 9, 2020

The national capital reported 7,745 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours - the highest number of cases since the pandemic reached the city earlier this year. This was the second time the number of per day COVID-19 cases in Delhi breached the 7,000-mark; the first was on November 6 with 7,178 cases.

Like Previous 2 Surges, 3rd Covid Wave In Delhi Will End Soon: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 6, 2020

Like the previous two waves of coronavirus, the third one will end soon in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday as he urged Delhiites to make wearing mask a movement to arrest the spread of COVID-19 amid festive season and rising air pollution.

Delhi May Soon Become "Corona Capital" Of India: High Court Cautions AAP Government

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 5, 2020

The Delhi High Court has expressed displeasure over the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the national capital and observed that the city could soon become the "corona capital of the country".