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Astha Saxena
Astha is a Health correspondent with The Indian Express' Delhi city team. She writes on Delhi's hospitals, government policies and other health topics. Follow her on Twitter: @asthasaxena88
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As Delhi Covid-19 cases cross 5,000, AIIMS chalks out new planSubscriber Only
April 07, 2021 10:23 IST
From vacating non-Covid beds at the earliest to switching academic activities to an online mode, the country's top medical institute is reactivating its Covid-19 taskforce.
Wed, Apr 07, 2021
Over 12 lakh people vaccinated in DelhiSubscriber Only
April 06, 2021 16:37 IST
In order to expand the vaccination drive, the Delhi government on Monday decided that 1/3rd of the vaccination centres in Delhi government hospitals will run round the clock.
Tue, Apr 06, 2021
Delhi: Over 17,000 Covid-19 cases recorded in last 5 days, death toll surpasses 11,000Subscriber Only
April 06, 2021 12:22 IST
Given the high rate of transmission and spike in the daily number of cases, experts believe that the high incidence of deaths among the patients is a warning sign.
Tue, Apr 06, 2021
Delhi: Govt, private hospitals to reserve more Covid bedsSubscriber Only
April 06, 2021 01:55 IST
A total of 1,540 beds have been added to the existing strength in the 11 government hospitals while 2,598 general beds have been added in the 54 private hospitals, as per the order.
Tue, Apr 06, 2021
Delhi: Micro-containment zones in areas with more than two positive Covid casesSubscriber Only
April 05, 2021 17:55 IST
Experts across the city who have been closely observing the Covid situation in Delhi had suggested that more containment zones within a city would be a better strategy in containing the spread.
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
Delhi: Demand for plasma increases amid Covid case spike but donations lowSubscriber Only
April 05, 2021 03:02 IST
A total of 37,125 cases have been recorded in March alone, and the uptick continued into the first four days of April. The city on Sunday recorded 4,033 new cases from 86,899— a positivity rate of 4.64% — and 21 deaths.
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
Over 1,000 hospital beds being set aside for Covid in capitalSubscriber Only
April 01, 2021 00:35 IST
On Tuesday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted that the government had decided to increase the number of general and ICU beds after a spike in the daily number of infections and increased rate of hospitalisation.
Thu, Apr 01, 2021
Delhi Covid-19 spike mainly among young, says AIIMS chief Randeep GuleriaSubscriber Only
March 31, 2021 02:25 IST
Delhi has been witnessing over 1,500 daily cases over the past five days as a result of which the city is now in the top 10 across the country with a high burden of disease.
Wed, Mar 31, 2021
Delhi: Unable to open her mouth since birth, a surgery for 30-yr-oldSubscriber Only
March 31, 2021 01:39 IST
Diagnosed with the medical condition called temporomandibular (TMJ) disorder at birth, Mongia couldn’t eat solid food, had difficulty in speaking, and had lost almost all her teeth.
Wed, Mar 31, 2021
More beds reserved as cases spike: Delhi CMSubscriber Only
March 31, 2021 01:00 IST
The data shared by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday stated that the capital has 8,032 active cases at the moment, and is number nine in the list of the ten districts with the most active cases.
Wed, Mar 31, 2021
As Covid cases rise in Delhi, slight spike in deaths tooSubscriber Only
March 29, 2021 03:08 IST
With Delhi seeing over coronavirus 1,000 cases daily for the past few days, health experts have issued warnings about the resurgence of the illness.
Mon, Mar 29, 2021
Some Delhi districts showing spike in positivity rate on government radarSubscriber Only
March 28, 2021 03:25 IST
Data shared by the health department shows that there has been a significant increase in the positivity rate in north-west, south-east and south districts, while east, central and north-east have not seen a significant rise.
Sun, Mar 28, 2021
Delhi: Covid cases, positivity rate continue to rise, experts flag festive season spike; eye on new variants tooSubscriber Only
March 25, 2021 05:14 IST
For the fifth consecutive day the positivity rate remained over 1%. On Wednesday, the positivity rate stood at 1.52% after testing 82,331 people.
Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Delhi: Highest Covid case spike since December 19, govt bars gatherings on Holi, other festivalsSubscriber Only
March 24, 2021 01:53 IST
Delhi continues to witness an upward trend of Covid-19 infections, with 1,101 new cases on Tuesday — the highest single-day spike since December 19, when the city had reported 1,139 cases.
Wed, Mar 24, 2021
Explained: You can now walk-in for a Covid-19 vaccine in Delhi. Here’s howSubscriber Only
March 23, 2021 10:10 IST
Coronavirus vaccination centres: If a beneficiary has not registered online, he/she can simply walk in to a Covid-19 vaccination centre with an identity proof. Here are the details.
Tue, Mar 23, 2021
Delhi: Vaccination centres open longer but some hiccupsSubscriber Only
March 23, 2021 01:37 IST
In an order last week, the Delhi government had said vaccination centres would remain open till 9 pm from March 22.
Tue, Mar 23, 2021
Uptick in positivity rate, experts flag next Covid wave in DelhiSubscriber Only
March 22, 2021 02:36 IST
On Sunday, the city saw over 800 cases for the second day in a row — 823 new cases from 79,714 tests, a positivity rate of 1.03%. With one more person succumbing to the virus, the death toll stands at 10,956.
Mon, Mar 22, 2021
Bed occupancy up at hospitals amid increase in capital’s Covid casesSubscriber Only
March 20, 2021 03:29 IST
During the last one week, the city has been witnessing a steep rise in the number of cases with experts once again emphasising the need to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and increased use of masks. A total of 3,193 new infections have been added to the tally since March 12.
Sat, Mar 20, 2021
Delhi: Covid cases cross 500, experts say need to broaden vaccine driveSubscriber Only
March 18, 2021 02:38 IST
The positivity rate was also higher and stood at 0.66%, after 80,856 people were tested for the virus.
Thu, Mar 18, 2021
Delhi: Covid shot may open up to all in 45-59 age group by April-endSubscriber Only
March 17, 2021 01:18 IST
At present, the mass immunisation programme is going on for healthcare workers, frontline workers, people above 60 years and those between 45 and 59 years with comorbidities.
Wed, Mar 17, 2021
Delhi: Covid cases hover over 400, officials to track clusters with over 3 casesSubscriber Only
March 15, 2021 03:28 IST
For the fourth day in a row on Sunday, new cases crossed the 400 mark – 407 cases reported from 68,223 tests, a positivity rate of 0.60%. The death toll climbed to 10,941, with two more fatalities.
Mon, Mar 15, 2021
Delhi: Cases rise, experts point to laxity among people, say govt should hasten vaccinationSubscriber Only
March 13, 2021 01:23 IST
The total number of infections in the city have reached 6,42,870 while the death toll was pushed to 10,936 with two more deaths reported during the day.
Sat, Mar 13, 2021
New initiative: Mahila mohalla clinics across DelhiSubscriber Only
March 10, 2021 01:16 IST
Calling it a “revolutionary movement”, Finance Minister Manish Sisodia said that 100 such clinics will be set up in the first phase.
Wed, Mar 10, 2021
Covid moving to endemic phase in Delhi, won’t end completely, says Satyendar JainSubscriber Only
March 08, 2021 03:43 IST
In epidemiological terms, an infection is said to be endemic in a population when it is constantly maintained at a baseline level in a geographic area without external inputs.
Mon, Mar 08, 2021
Delhi: More private hospitals to be vaccine centresSubscriber Only
March 04, 2021 01:39 IST
Currently, 136 private hospitals have been roped in to administer the shot under phase 2 of the vaccination drive, which covers those over 60 and between the ages of 45-59 with co-morbidities.
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