Delhi recorded 1,649 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest since March 30, and 189 deaths on Sunday, a health bulletin said. The positivity rate further dipped to 2.42 per cent, it said. Lockdown in the national capital has been extended by another week, to be in force till morning of May 31, said chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. Stay with TOI for all latest updates.Read Less
36 new cases of black fungus at Delhi's LNJP, GTB hospitals: Officials
The Delhi government-run LNJP and GTB hospitals reported 36 more cases of black fungus in a day, senior officials said on Sunday. While Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in Shahdara reported 21 fresh cases, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital added 15 more cases to its tally. (PTI)
64,000 people got Covid-19 vaccine jabs in Delhi on May 22: AAP MLA
Around 64,000 people received Covid-19 vaccine jabs in Delhi on May 22, AAP MLA Atishi said on Sunday. She also said that there will be no Covaxin doses left for inoculating those above 45 years of age, frontline and healthcare workers in the national capital after Monday evening. (PTI)
No clarity yet from Centre on supply of next installment of Covaxin for those above 45 years in Delhi: AAP MLA Atishi. (PTI)
There will be no Covaxin doses left for those aged above 45, frontline and healthcare workers in Delhi after Monday: AAP MLA Atishi. (PTI)
Non-Covid patients suffer prolonged agony amid lockdown in Delhi: Doctors
From delayed cancer surgeries to teeth and eye issues, patients having non-Covid ailments in Delhi are suffering in agony in absence of adequate medical attention as hospitals are overburdened during the second wave of the pandemic and the city is under a lockdown, say doctors. (PTI)
Delhi Police conducts special drive to create awareness about Covid-appropriate behaviour
The Delhi Police did not fine people for violating Covid-19 guidelines on Sunday and gave them masks and flowers instead to educate them about strictly following coronavirus-appropriate behaviour to fight the deadly infection. (PTI)
The number of people under home isolation in Delhi also dipped to 15,844 from 18,060 on Sunday while the number of containment zones dropped to 46,570 from 48,429 a day before, the bulletin said. (PTI)
Absence of medical resources forced Covid patients to fend for themselves: Delhi HC
bsence of medical resources forced Covid-19 patients to fend for themselves and look for oxygen concentrator as an alternative to liquid medical oxygen (LMO) and even procure the device from overseas amid short supply, the Delhi high court has said. (PTI)
Covid-19: 1,649 new cases, 189 more deaths in Delhi
The national capital recorded 1,649 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest since March 30, and 189 deaths on Sunday, a health bulletin issued here said. The positivity rate further dipped to 2.42 per cent, it said.
92 government school teachers in Delhi sadly fail the coronavirus test
With so many families affected by the death of earning members, Government School Teachers’ Association wants help for them. “Families that do not have an eligible dependent to join service in lieu of their deceased parent/spouse must get a deferral on the appointment and receive salary compensation till then,” said Ajay Yadav, GSTA general secretary.
Delhi records 1,649 Covid-19 cases, lowest since March 30, and 189 deaths; positivity rate dips to 2.42 per cent: Health bulletin
Centre should talk to Pfizer to explore vaccination for Class 12 students.
95%of Class 12 students above age of 17.5 years, Centre should talk to experts if they can be given Covishield, Covaxin: Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia
If cases continue to decline in the coming week, we shall start the process of unlock from May 31. We will not open up all things at one go but will open up activities in a phased manner: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Covid-19 vaccination process halted for 18-44 age group.
Delhi govt okays over 1.5L cases for one-time financial assistance to para-transit vehicle drivers
Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot on Sunday said his department has approved more than 1.5 lakh cases under a scheme to provide one-time assistance of Rs 5,000 to each para-transit vehicle driver during the Covid-19-induced lockdown. (PTI)
Covid-19: Lockdown in Delhi extended till May 31
Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced extension of the ongoing lockdown in Delhi by another week, saying the process of unlock will start from May 31 in a phased manner if the number of Covid-19 cases continued to decline. Read more
Lockdown is required so that the gains made after much struggle are not lost: Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal said he was in talks with vaccine manufacturers to ensure that the vaccine was available in Delhi, and asserted his government was ready to spend any amount for it. (PTI)
We will not open up all things at one go but will open up activities in a phased manner, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.