People lowering guard, vacation season behind spike in COVID-19 cases in Delhi: Experts

People lowering guard, vacation season behind spike in COVID-19 cases in Delhi: Experts

Experts said people lowering their guard and vacation period are the main reasons behind the recent increase in coronavirus cases in the national capital. Delhi logged 622 fresh COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Thursday, while the positivity rate rose to 3.17 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department. On June … Read more

DDMA meet on April 20 as Delhi sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

DDMA meet on April 20 as Delhi sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

In view of the uptick in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) will hold a meeting on April 20 to discuss measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the city, officials said on Thursday. Delhi on Wednesday reported 299 COVID-19 cases, a jump of 118 per cent in … Read more

Covid: No reason to worry until a new variant of concern gets detected, says Satyendar Jain

Covid: No reason to worry until a new variant of concern gets detected, says Satyendar Jain

The Delhi government is keeping a watchful eye over the COVID-19 situation and there was no reason to worry until a new variant of concern is detected, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Monday. Interacting with reporters here, the minister also sought to allay apprehensions over the steady rise in daily cases in Delhi and … Read more

Delhi records 635 Covid cases, two deaths; positivity rate 1.13 per cent

Delhi records 635 Covid cases, two deaths; positivity rate 1.13 per cent

With this, the national capital’s case count increased to 18,55,409 and the death toll climbed to 26,097, the latest health bulletin stated. Delhi on Saturday reported 635 fresh COVID-19 cases and two deaths, while the positivity rate dropped to 1.13 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department. With this, the national … Read more

COVID-19 cases in Delhi drop below 10K

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Delhi on Sunday reported 9,197 fresh COVID-19 cases and 34 deaths, while the positivity rate dropped to 13.32 per cent, according to data shared by the health department. Delhi on Sunday reported 9,197 fresh COVID-19 cases and 34 deaths, while the positivity rate dropped to 13.32 per cent, according to data shared by the health … Read more

COVID-19: Delhi records 20,718 cases, 30 deaths; testing low

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The dip in the number of cases can be attributed to fewer tests conducted the previous day. Delhi on Saturday reported 20,718 COVID-19 cases and 30 fatalities while the positivity rate stood at 30.64 per cent, according to health department data.The dip in the number of cases can be attributed to fewer tests conducted the … Read more

COVID-19: Delhi records 24,383 cases, 34 deaths

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On Thursday, Delhi had reported 28,867 COVID-19 cases, the sharpest single-day spike since the beginning of the pandemic, and 31 deaths, while the positivity rate stood at 29.21 per cent. Delhi on Friday reported 24,383 COVID-19 cases and 34 fatalities while the positivity rate surged to 30.64 per cent, according to health department data.Though the … Read more

COVID-19 cases in Delhi on rise, hospital admissions stabilised, says Satyendar Jain

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The minister said the death audit committee, which met on Wednesday, found that the fatalities have mostly occurred among those with comorbid conditions. Hospitalisation rate due to coronavirus infection in the city has remained stable but the cases and the positivity rate have seen an increase, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday. The … Read more

Ensure specialists attend Covid patients with comorbidities: Delhi govt issues advisory to hospitals

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The advisory noted that Delhi has witnessed an upsurge in COVID-19 deaths since last week and 70 fatalities have been reported from medical facilities since the last week of December. The Delhi government on Tuesday issued an advisory asking all hospitals to ensure that Covid-positive patients with comorbidities are duly attended by specialists. The advisory … Read more