Enforcement teams formed in districts for strict implementation of COVID-19 guidelines in Delhi

Enforcement teams formed in districts for strict implementation of COVID-19 guidelines in Delhi

NEW DELHI: With coronavirus cases increasing in the national capital, authorities have formed enforcement teams in each district of Delhi to ensure strict implementation of COVID-19 guidelines. The move comes days after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that stringent enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines would be ensured and had said everyone should wear a face mask … Read more

Now, book appointments at Delhi govt hospital via app – ET HealthWorld

Now, book appointments at Delhi govt hospital via app – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday launched a mobile app and an online OPD registration system at Shri Dada Dev Matri Avum Shishu Chikitsalaya, a 106-bedded hospital in South-West district. The app is expected to make life easy for patients, especially pregnant women seeking medical care in the time of the Covid pandemic. … Read more

Weather update: 9 dead in Gujarat due to rains; heavy shower forecast for Odisha, WB raise flood fear

Weather update: 9 dead in Gujarat due to rains; heavy shower forecast for Odisha, WB raise flood fear

Ramnath Temple submerged in flood water of Aji River after heavy rain, in Rajkot, Gujarat. (Courtesy: PTI Photo) Incessant rains claimed nine lives in Gujarat on Monday and flooded major rivers in the state, prompting 1,900 people to move to safety, even as the IMD forecast heavy showers for parts of north India, Bengal and … Read more

Delhi government may soon start telemedicine services for non-Covid patients – ET HealthWorld

Delhi government may soon start telemedicine services for non-Covid patients – ET HealthWorld

NEW DELHI: You may soon be able to consult some of the top medical specialists from some of the biggest Delhi government-run hospitals. According to a source, the government is planning to start telemedicine services for non-Covid patients who usually visit hospitals that are now dedicated Covid facilities. “It has been five months now that … Read more

Delhi may start tele-med services for other patients – ET HealthWorld

Delhi may start tele-med services for other patients – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: You may soon be able to consult some of the top medical specialists from some of the biggest Delhi government-run hospitals. According to a source, the government is planning to start telemedicine services for non-Covid patients who usually visit hospitals that are now dedicated Covid facilities. “It has been five months now that … Read more

Weather update: Incessant rains in Gujarat hit normal life; flood situation in Bihar remains grim

Weather update: Incessant rains in Gujarat hit normal life; flood situation in Bihar remains grim

Torrential rains pounded several areas in Gujarat on Sunday, causing waterlogging and disruption to normal life. As rivers swelled and many lakes overflew, a high alert was sounded for 108 dams. (Representational image) Rains pounded several areas of Gujarat on Sunday leading to swelling of rivers and over 100 dams being put on a high … Read more

Pranab Mukherjee’s vital parameters stable, still on ventilator support: Hospital

Pranab Mukherjee’s vital parameters stable, still on ventilator support: Hospital

New Delhi: There is no change in the health condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee, said the Army Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi on Tuesday adding that his vital parameters are stable. According to the Army Hospital, Mukherjee continues to be on ventilatory support. “There is no change in the medical condition of Pranab … Read more

Disposed of claims under services export scheme except Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore: Govt

Disposed of claims under services export scheme except Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore: Govt

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday said that all claims related to a key scheme for services exports have been disposed of except those in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Services exporters had alleged that hundreds of crores in claims were pending for multiple years under the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS), compounding liquidity problems … Read more

WHO concerned about India’s rising Covid-19 cases and the younger lot catching virus

WHO concerned about India’s rising Covid-19 cases and the younger lot catching virus

MUMBAI: A top World Health Organisation (WHO) official has voiced concern that Covid-19 is moving into India’s rural areas, where shaky healthcare systems can easily get overwhelmed, leading to higher mortality rates. Mike Ryan, head of emergency preparedness at the WHO, also said that the pattern of the disease moving into younger age groups is … Read more

Nearly 1 lakh challans issued by Delhi Police between June 15 and July 31 for not wearing masks

Nearly 1 lakh challans issued by Delhi Police between June 15 and July 31 for not wearing masks

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has issued nearly one lakh challans between June 15 and July 31 for not wearing masks, spitting in public places and violating social distancing norms in the national capital, officials said on Saturday. As many as 97,417 challans were issued in 15 police districts during this period, they said. Of … Read more