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Delhi Covid lockdown news live: 'No Covaxin doses left for those aged above 45, frontline workers'

Delhi Covid lockdown news live: 'No Covaxin doses left for those aged above 45, frontline workers'

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

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 23, 2021, 22:30:53 IST
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Delhi Covid lockdown news live: 'No Covaxin doses left for those aged above 45, frontline workers'
22:30 (IST) May 23

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)

19:40 (IST) May 23

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)

18:49 (IST) May 23

No clarity yet from Centre on supply of next installment of Covaxin for those above 45 years in Delhi: AAP MLA Atishi. (PTI)

18:35 (IST) May 23

There will be no Covaxin doses left for those aged above 45, frontline and healthcare workers in Delhi after Monday: AAP MLA Atishi. (PTI)

18:24 (IST) May 23

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)

17:02 (IST) May 23

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)

16:26 (IST) May 23

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)

16:05 (IST) May 23

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)

15:42 (IST) May 23

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.

15:31 (IST) May 23

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.

15:06 (IST) May 23

Delhi records 1,649 Covid-19 cases, lowest since March 30, and 189 deaths; positivity rate dips to 2.42 per cent: Health bulletin

Delhi records 1,649 Covid-19 cases, lowest since March 30, and 189 deaths; positivity rate dips to 2.42 per cent: Health bulletin
14:53 (IST) May 23

Centre should talk to Pfizer to explore vaccination for Class 12 students.

Manish Sisodia at meeting on board exams

14:52 (IST) May 23

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

14:13 (IST) May 23

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

13:45 (IST) May 23

Covid-19 vaccination process halted for 18-44 age group.

Covid-19 vaccination process halted for 18-44 age group.
13:24 (IST) May 23

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)

13:09 (IST) May 23

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

12:59 (IST) May 23

Lockdown is required so that the gains made after much struggle are not lost: Arvind Kejriwal

12:48 (IST) May 23

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)

12:43 (IST) May 23

We will not open up all things at one go but will open up activities in a phased manner, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

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