Covid-19

PTI -October 28, 2021

Sixth sero survey shows Delhi had seropositivity rate of 97 pc: Jain

Sixth sero survey shows Delhi had seropositivity rate of 97 pc: Jain

The sixth serological survey showed that the national capital had a seropositivity rate of 97 per cent, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday. All districts were found to have a seroprevalence of more than 95 per cent, he said. “Women had a higher seropositivity rate than men. Those aged below 18 had a […]

PTI -October 27, 2021

Schools, colleges in Delhi to reopen from Nov 1 amid strict Covid protocols

Schools, colleges in Delhi to reopen from Nov 1 amid strict Covid protocols

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has allowed reopening of all educational institutions from November 1 and Chhath Puja celebrations in the city amid Covid strict protocols, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Wednesday. Schools will have to ensure that classes are conducted in a hybrid mode which means online classes will continue, he said. […]

PTI -October 6, 2021

Govt started 27 PSA oxygen generation plants in Delhi hospitals: Jain

Govt started 27 PSA oxygen generation plants in Delhi hospitals: Jain

Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday said the Delhi government has started 27 PSA oxygen generation plants in hospitals in the city and the preparation to tackle a possible third wave of coronavirus is going on at a rapid pace. These 27 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen generating plants can generate 31 metric tonnes of […]

PTI -October 1, 2021

Religious places in Delhi opened for devotees

Religious places in Delhi opened for devotees

The Delhi government has allowed the reopening of religious places in the city for devotees from Friday with strict adherence to Covid guidelines and standard operating procedures. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority issued fresh COVID-19 guidelines on Thursday. Religious places in the national capital were closed for devotees for over five months, since April 19, […]

PTI -September 30, 2021

No Chhat celebrations to be allowed in public places

No Chhat celebrations to be allowed in public places

No Chhat celebrations will be allowed at public places and river banks in the national capital, and fairs and food stalls will not be permitted during festivals, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority announced on Thursday. The authority in its fresh COVID-19 guidelines, however, said that restrictions on large gatherings and congregations have been relaxed only […]

PTI -September 3, 2021

HC asks Delhi govt, police to ensure Afghan protestors’ reduced, follow COVID-19 norms

HC asks Delhi govt, police to ensure Afghan protestors’ reduced, follow COVID-19 norms

The Delhi High Court Friday directed the Delhi government and the police to ensure that the number of Afghan nationals, protesting outside the UNHCR office here and seeking refugee status, is suitably reduced and they strictly follow COVID-19 appropriate protocol. Stating that the law is same for everybody, the high court questioned the authorities as […]

PTI -September 1, 2021

Schools in Delhi reopen amid strict COVID-19 safety guidelines

Schools in Delhi reopen amid strict COVID-19 safety guidelines

Wearing masks and carrying umbrellas as heavy rains lashed Delhi, students of classes 9-12 returned to schools after they reopened on Wednesday following a long hiatus due to COVID-19. Some institutions, however, chose to adopt a wait-and-watch approach and have decided to call children for physical classroom studies only after a few weeks. Following a […]

PTI -August 27, 2021

Delhi schools to reopen in phased manner from Sep 1

Delhi schools to reopen in phased manner from Sep 1

Schools in the national capital will reopen in a phased manner from September 1, according to sources. A decision in this regard was taken at the meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday. “Reopening of schools will begin in phased manner. Classes for 9-12 grades will begin from September 1 and that […]