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Delhi-NCR Covid-19 unlock news live: Positivity rate in Gurugram stands at 0.5%
Delhi recorded 131 fresh Covid-19 cases -- the lowest since February 22. While the positivity rate dropped to 0.22%, 16 fatalities took place on Monday. There was enthusiasm in the city’s markets on Monday, having fully opened after almost 55 days of the Covid-19 lockdown. While business owners went about busily disinfecting their premises and polishing their wares, buyers weren’t so ecstatic, if the low footfall in a majority of the commercial hubs was an indication. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:Read Less
Delta plus variant of Covid around since March. This isn't variant of concern yet and we have to track its progress: Govt. (PTI)
Over 1.05 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and union territories while over 47,43,580 doses are in the pipeline and will reach them within next three days: Union health ministry. (PTI)
Almost 85% decline has been seen in daily cases since the highest reported peak. We are witnessing this situation after 75 days, thus indicating an overall decline in infection rate: Lav Agarwal, joint secretary, health ministry on Covid-19 situation. (ANI)
AIIMS Delhi to re-start OPD services from June 18 in a phased manner: All India Institute Of Medical Sciences. (ANI)
Govt panel studying Covid-19 vaccine side effects confirms first death due to anaphylaxis following vaccination. According to report by National AEFI Committee, a 68-year-old man died due to anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) after being vaccinated on March 8, 2021. (PTI)
Black fungus: Cases down in Noida and Ghaziabad, injection supply up
The number of mucormycosis (black fungus) cases are going down in Noida and Ghaziabad, as per official figures. The state government, meanwhile, has increased the quota of amphotericin B injections — an anti-fungal drug to treat the infection — for both districts. Read more
Health officials confirmed that the positivity rate is 0.5% at present, while the number of active cases is 374 in Gurugram.
Gurugram restaurants, cafes open to brisk business, pubs still catching up
Restaurants and cafes in the city have witnessed promising footfall in the past week after the state government permitted the reopening of open food and beverage (F&B) outlets. And with Sunday’s order allowing for operations till 10pm, the sector is hoping for higher sales in the coming days. Read more
The active cases reached 176 in Gautam Buddh Nagar and 245 in Ghaziabad on Monday.
AAP govt's claim on implementation of 'one nation one ration card' misleading, Centre tells SC
The Centre has told the Supreme Court that AAP government's claim regarding the launch of 'One Nation One Ration Card' (ONORC) plan is misleading as a large number of migrants workers are unable to take the benefit of subsidised National Food Security Act (NFSA) foodgrains in Delhi as there is no full implementation. (PTI)
Since April 19, both daily Covid-19 cases and single-day death count had been spiralling up in the national capital
Delhi Unlock 3.0: Here's what's open & what's shut
Amid a steady decline in coronavirus cases and positivity rate in the national capital, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced further relaxations for Delhiites. Read more
Liquor not allowed to be served in hotels, restaurants in Delhi: Excise department
Booze lovers will have to wait for some more days before they could enjoy drinks at their favourite spots, as serving liquor at bars in hotels, clubs and restaurants in the city is yet not allowed, clarified excise department. Read more
The occupancy of Covid beds reduced to 7%, with only 2,013 of the total 27,546 beds currently occupied.
Councillor to rescue of women cab drivers in Delhi
There was a time when women taxi drivers on city roads were a rare sight. Today, there are hundreds of them on the roads. However, this is not a happy time for them, with more than 150 of them having lost their jobs during the pandemic. Luckily for them, Abhishek Dutt has proved a guardian angel for the beleaguered women. Read more
61 arrested from ‘pool party’ in Noida farmhouse
As many as 61 people, including 46 men and 15 women, have been arrested from a “pool party” being held in a farmhouse in the Yamuna Khadar area in Sector 135 for violating lockdown guidelines, police said on Monday.
Delhi govt sets up Covid-19 testing camp at Okhla Mandi with both antigen and RT-PCR tests being conducted every day.
Special vax centre for foreign-bound people
Delhi government has launched a special vaccination centre for citizens who are going abroad for studies or employment and need to be vaccinated at the earliest.
The number of mucormycosis (black fungus) cases are going down in Noida and Ghaziabad, as per official figures. The state government, meanwhile, has increased the quota of amphotericin B injections — an anti-fungal drug to treat the infection — for both districts.
Day 1 of unlock 3: Minding the gap inside Delhi Metro stations, long queues outside
Some of the busy Delhi Metro stations like Rajiv Chowk, Chawri Bazar and Barakhamba Road saw massive queues and an average waiting time of around 30 minutes to enter the station on Monday evening as unlock relaxations came into effect. Read more