Ahead of Covid-19 third wave, Delhi govt announces Rs 139-cr project to digitise healthcare sector, add 7,000 new hospital beds

Ahead of Covid-19 third wave, Delhi govt announces Rs 139-cr project to digitise healthcare sector, add 7,000 new hospital beds

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also confirmed approval regarding the setting up of 6,836 new beds across Delhi government hospitals (Express Photo) Delhi: On Saturday, the Delhi government announced a Rs 139-crore project in a bid to digitise healthcare management in the national capital. It will enable hospital-patient interactions in the city via cloud-based integrated management … Read more

Delhi lockdown guidelines: What’s allowed, what’s not

Delhi lockdown guidelines: What’s allowed, what’s not

The total number of active cases in Delhi reached close to 75,000. Delhi lockdown guidelines: In view of skyrocketing COVID-19 cases in the national capital, the Arvind Kejriwal led Delhi government has imposed a week-long lockdown. The idea is to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus as well as make sure that all hospitals … Read more

Hospital construction suffered in Delhi as govt diverted attention to Covid-19 treatment

Hospital construction suffered in Delhi as govt diverted attention to Covid-19 treatment

Sisodia highlighted that as the caseload began to soar in the national capital, the government had to take measures and convert general hospitals into Covid-only facilities too.(Photo source: ANI) Construction and remodeling work at many government hospitals in the national capital has been hit as many labourers went back home amid the Covid-induced lockdown. According … Read more

Is Arvind Kejriwal govt imposing ‘mini lockdown’ in Delhi markets? Here’s what Manish Sisodia has to say

Is Arvind Kejriwal govt imposing ‘mini lockdown’ in Delhi markets? Here’s what Manish Sisodia has to say

There has been a sense of panic among the Delhi traders due to lockdown reports. (Photo: The Indian Express) Is Delhi heading for another lockdown to curb the latest spike in coronavirus cases? Has the Arvind Kejriwal government recommended stringent restrictions to the Centre? As rumours did round on the social media with some saying … Read more

COVID-19: Delhi government anticipates cases to reach 12,000 a day; seeks more bed

COVID-19: Delhi government anticipates cases to reach 12,000 a day; seeks more bed

The high court vacated the stay order passed by the single judge and listed the matter for further hearing on November 26 before the single bench and till then the reservation of 80 per cent of ICU beds will continue. Just as expected, with the onset of winter season and growing air pollution levels, the … Read more

Delhi COVID-19 update: Active cases up by 38% in one week; details

Delhi COVID-19 update: Active cases up by 38% in one week; details

On Sunday, 4,235 new cases surfaced in Delhi whereas 29 deaths were reported. Coronavirus cases in Delhi have increased significantly in the last one week. The National Capital has witnessed a surge in active cases and according to a report by The Indian Express, the active cases have gone up by 38 per cent in … Read more

Coronavirus: Delhi hospitals plan more ICU beds for COVID-19 patients as cases surge

Coronavirus: Delhi hospitals plan more ICU beds for COVID-19 patients as cases surge

Delhi government’s Corona App has pointed out that as much as 68 per cent of ICU beds (non-ventilator) in the city are occupied. With a spike in the number of Coronavirus cases reported in Delhi, hospitals are in action to increase the number of ICU beds, as per the direction of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. … Read more