Sero survey Delhi: 90% has covid antibodies; the high percentage due to vaccination numbers

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High sero prevalence has been seen in other cities as well even when the survey took place after the second wave of covid and vaccination drives in the nation (Photo: PTI) In the sixth serological survey in Delhi, it is found that around 90 per cent of people tested in the survey have covid antibodies. … Read more

Covid-19: Delhi govt preparing for third wave, sets up rapid response centre

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As on 8 am on Thursday, Delhi’s active Covid-19 caseload stands at 389. (File) The Delhi government has set up a Covid-19 Rapid Response Centre at the city’s Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital as part of its preparations for a likely third wave. The centre, inaugurated by Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, will be staffed … Read more

Covid-19: Delhi set to get vaccine storage facility by mid-December; Check location, capacity, key details

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The central government has stated that 1 crore healthcare workers across India will be administered the first dose of vaccine. (Reuters image) Coronavirus Covid-19 Vaccination: Delhi is all set to get a Coronavirus vaccine storage centre in the premises of Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital. There is a three-storey building in the Rajiv Gandhi Super … Read more

Big drop in Coronavirus cases in Delhi! Here’s why Delhi’s daily Covid-19 count is sliding

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Coronavirus, Covid-19 cases in Delhi, India: During the Diwali week, Delhi was reporting over 8,000 Coronavirus daily cases. (Reuters image) Coronavirus update: Delhi has started reporting a significantly fewer number of Covid-19 cases in the last three days as Coronavirus infections have been declining across India. However, it must be mentioned that the number of … Read more

Coronavirus pandemic: Dining at restaurants or studying in the classroom? How risky are these activities

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The scientific evidence gathered across the world has shown elementary schools turned out to be safer than it was thought. (Express photo) Coronavirus Covid-19 update: Should dining in restaurants be allowed when schools are shut due to the prevalent Coronavirus pandemic? US cities are facing the question even as several nations in Europe and cities … Read more

Coronavirus update: Decoding impact of Delhi HC’s order on reserving 80 per cent of ICU beds for Covid-19 patients

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The state government also informed the Delhi High Court that nodal officers have been deployed in the 33 hospitals. (Reuters image) Coronavirus Delhi update: Delhi government led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will now be able to direct 33 private hospitals in the city to reserve 80 per cent of total Intensive care unit (ICU) … Read more

Coronavirus cases in India: Active Covid-19 cases slip below 5 lakh; Delhi, Haryana are showing reverse trend

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Crowded market ahead of Diwali in Delhi (Reuters image) Coronavirus Covid-19 cases in India: In a positive sign for India, the number of active Coronavirus cases has slipped to half of the figures reported during the peak. At its peak during the second week of September, the active Covid19 cases shot to 10.17 lakh, as … Read more

Coronavirus Delhi update: Prevalence of Covid-19 antibodies falls significantly in September, says report

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Coronavirus cases in Delhi: Apart from this, the serosurvey revealed that people belonging to the low socioeconomic category and those living in unplanned colonies have shown more seroprevalence. (Reuters image) Coronavirus cases in Delhi: Recent serosurvey conducted in Delhi showed there has been a dip in overall seroprevalence from around 29 per cent in August … Read more

COVID-19 in Delhi: 35% rise in demand for hospital beds in national capital since July-end

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The government is gradually allowing businesses to reopen, other activities to resume under unlock period. The rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the national capital has led to a 35 per cent increase in the demand for beds in hospitals in the city, according to government data. On July 30, the occupancy of … Read more