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Delhi's Covid-19 tally dips with 2,683 new infections, case positivity at 5.09%
New fatalities dropped to 27 on Tuesday from 30 on the preceding day, taking the death toll to 25,892. The active caseload of Delhi currently stands at 16,548.
Published on Feb 01, 2022 09:00 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Sharangee Dutta, New Delhi
DDMA Covid-19 meet: No more weekend curfew, odd-even system for shops in Delhi
Last week, the Delhi government allowed all private offices in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, outside of Containment Zones, to function with upto 50 per cent attendance. The DDMA had, however, advised the private offices to stagger office timing and the quantum of staff.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 01:36 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Will Covid-19 curbs be eased in Delhi? DDMA to decide tomorrow
Delhi reported a marginal spike in its Covid-19 tally on Tuesday after 6,028 people tested positive for the disease. This was a surge of 268 cases from Monday’s tally of 5,760 infections.
Published on Jan 26, 2022 01:43 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi records 12,527 new Covid-19 cases, daily tests down 31.7%
The number of fresh Covid-19 cases per day in the national capital has been decreasing for four consecutive days now. Prior to the 31.4 per cent dip today, the daily tally had dropped 11.7 per cent on Sunday, and 15 per cent on Saturday.
Updated on Jan 17, 2022 06:40 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
‘Covid-19 cases have stabilised in Delhi, restrictions could be lifted’: Jain
Delhi logged 23 Covid-19 fatalities on Tuesday, the highest since June 16, and the positivity rate rose to 25.65 per cent with the government directing closure of all private offices, except those in exempted categories.
Published on Jan 12, 2022 11:43 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
46 Covid-linked deaths in Delhi in 5 days, more than 50% of them seniors: Report
National capital Delhi has been witnessing a huge spike in the number of Covid-19 cases in the past few weeks. The Delhi government has put in place a number of curbs, including night curfews, to check the spread of the infection.
Published on Jan 11, 2022 09:16 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
From 2,716 to 22,751: How Covid-19 cases spiked in Delhi in first 9 days of 2022
Covid-19 cases in Delhi: The cases of infection have gone up sharply in national capital this year. The hospitalisations, however, have been lower in comparison to the Delta-led wave last year, which led chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to say that there is no need to panic.
Published on Jan 10, 2022 08:37 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Over 300 Delhi Police personnel test positive for Covid-19
The Delhi Police have intensified patrolling in view of the night curfew which is in place to check the spread of Covid-19 by stopping all non-essential activities. A meeting of DDMA is scheduled today to take a call on imposing further curbs in the national capital.
Published on Jan 10, 2022 05:37 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Can I walk my pet? Can I hail an e-rickshaw? Qs on Delhi weekend curfew answered
The weekend curfew in Delhi was imposed on Friday and will continue till 5am on Monday. The DDMA will, meanwhile, hold another meeting on Monday (January 8) to discuss further restrictions to check spread of Covid-19.
Published on Jan 08, 2022 09:21 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Weekend curfew in Delhi: DDMA to meet again to discuss further restrictions
The Delhi government has imposed weekend curfew in the national capital on the orders of DDMA to check the surge in Covid-19 cases. Another DDMA meeting is scheduled for Monday where ‘total curfew’ is likely to be discussed, news agency PTI reported.
Published on Jan 08, 2022 08:43 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi: Over 14,000 Covid cases expected today; minister says lockdown not needed
National capital Delhi has been reporting a huge surge in daily Covid-19 cases, in the wake of the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. The Delhi government has implemented certain curbs to keep the number of infections in check.
Published on Jan 06, 2022 12:14 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi weekend curfew: List of those exempted
The Delhi government announced a weekend curfew to check the number of Covid-19 cases, which have been rising due to the spread of the Omicron variant. Other measures like limiting the office staff and restricting gatherings of people are already in place.
Published on Jan 05, 2022 05:58 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi stares at more curbs as minister warns of positivity rate reaching 6.5%
The number of cases in Delhi have been increasing at a rapid pace in the past few weeks. On Sunday, Delhi reported 3,194 new Covid-19 cases, up from 2,716 cases reported a day earlier. While Sunday’s tally was the highest single-day rise in since May 20, the positivity rate stood at 4.59 per cent.
Published on Jan 03, 2022 02:17 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Red alert, total curfew: Delhi's fate under GRAP if Covid positivity crosses 5%
On Sunday, the city reported 3,194 new Covid-19 cases, up from 2,716 cases reported a day earlier. Delhi’s active cases increased to 8,397 on Sunday from 6,360 recorded until a day before, according to the government’s daily health bulletin.
Published on Jan 03, 2022 07:08 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi's daily Covid-19 tally rises further to 496, highest since June 4
The rising number of Covid-19 cases prompted the Delhi government to impose strict measures in the national capital under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), including banning all the gatherings and limiting the number of people in Metro trains and buses.
Updated on Dec 28, 2021 08:44 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi Covid-19 curbs: New Metro guidelines commuters must know
The Delhi government on Tuesday announced a series of curbs in the national capital due to a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases. The restrictions have been imposed as part of the graded response force (GRAP).
Updated on Dec 28, 2021 05:28 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi night curfew: What's allowed and what's not
The Omicron variant has seen Covid-19 cases rise in many countries, as well as in India. So far, 578 people have been infected from the heavily mutated strain. In Delhi, the number of Omicron-infected people has crossed 140.
Published on Dec 27, 2021 03:56 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
No seating cap in Delhi cinema halls from today; 200 guests allowed at weddings
As per the official order, owners of cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes will be responsible for strict adherence to official guidelines and Covid-appropriate behaviour at the premises.
Updated on Nov 01, 2021 06:24 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi records 39 Covid-19 cases, zero fatality; active cases reach 344
Delhi's health minister Satyendar Jain said last week that medical infrastructure was being ramped up and 37,000 beds dedicated to Covid-19 patients were being set up in the national capital to tackle the anticipated third wave of the pandemic.
Published on Sep 02, 2021 05:38 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
To prioritise students with lab work if reopen, say Delhi’s colleges, varsities
Most central and state universities said they will wait for detailed guidelines before deciding on conducting in-person lessons and other academic activities
Updated on Aug 28, 2021 12:05 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, New Delhi
Delhi records zero new Covid-19 death for fourth consecutive day
The national capital registered 17 new cases of the infection in the last 24 hours, which took the overall tally to 14,37,334, according to state government's health bulletin. This is a drastic improvement from a peak of 25,000 Covid-19 cases every day in April.
Published on Aug 23, 2021 06:58 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Covid-19: Delhi govt to remove 8pm restriction on markets starting Monday
The decision was taken in the wake of improvement in Covid-19 situation in Delhi. The cases have been falling in the national capital over the last few weeks and on Saturday, Delhi recorded 19 cases of Covid-19, according to Delhi government's health department.
Published on Aug 21, 2021 04:04 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Covid-19 vaccination drive: Delhi crosses 10 million doses mark, says Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal announced at a press conference today that 74 lakh people of the national capital have received at least one jab of Covid-19 vaccine. He pointed out that the Delhi government is not able to scale up the daily vaccination number due to a shortage in supply.
Published on Jul 31, 2021 05:52 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi: New Covid-19 cases drop below 400 for first time since mid-March
The city added 381 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday after conducting 76,857 tests, which means that just 0.5% of all people tested had contracted the infection.
Updated on Jun 07, 2021 02:11 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi, Hindustan Times
303 vaccination centres shut amid lack of Covaxin doses
The bulletin recorded 414 vaccine centres spread across 299 locations on Friday for the beneficiary group comprising individuals aged over 45 years, as against 717 vaccine centres spread across 495 locations recorded till Thursday.
Updated on Jun 05, 2021 05:07 AM IST
, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Abhishek DeyThose with special needs to get dedicated vaccination centres
The centres will only vaccinate differently abled people older than 45 years, with senior government officials citing shortage of doses as the reason to exclude the 18-45 age group.
Updated on Jun 04, 2021 03:32 AM IST
Sweta Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Several elderly residents want shots at home
As per Delhi’s electoral roll last revised on January 15 this year, around 1.22 million people are in the age bracket of 60-69 years, 0.67 million are aged 70-79, and 0.23 million aged over 80 years. As of June 2, the number of people vaccinated in the 60+ category stood at 1.03 million.
Updated on Jun 04, 2021 03:50 AM IST
, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Sadia AkhtarDelhi govt told to furnish info on minors orphaned due to Covid-19
The court replied that the government is bound by its statement that steps are being taken and must comply with timelines.
Updated on Jun 04, 2021 04:11 AM IST
, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Richa BankaIt appears you want people to die: Delhi HC tells Centre
Delhi HC also said that the new protocol on Remdesivir use is wrong and was formed on 'non-application of mind'.
Published on Apr 28, 2021 05:41 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Delhi HC says it made no request to Ashoka Hotel to turn it into Covid facility
Delhi HC says it made no request to Ashoka Hotel to turn it into Covid facility
Updated on Apr 27, 2021 05:27 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Reported by Richa Banka | Edited by Shankhyaneel Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi