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Ashna Butani
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Delhi: 2 new ICU facilities near GTB, Lok Nayak open doors to patientsSubscriber Only
May 16, 2021 23:21 IST
Both facilities, built on empty grounds near the hospitals, have 500 ICU beds each. Patients need to be referred from the hospitals — they first go to either GTB or Lok Nayak, and if the patient is critical and requires an ICU bed, they are sent to the ICU facility concerned.
Sun, May 16, 2021
Arrested for anti-PM posters: daily wagers, printer, auto driverSubscriber Only
May 16, 2021 03:58 IST
The string of arrests from across the capital started late on May 12 after the Special Branch informed Delhi Police Commissioner S N Shrivastava about the posters that read: “Modi ji hamare bachon ki vaccine videsh kyon bhej diya (Why did you send our children’s vaccines abroad?)”.
Sun, May 16, 2021
In last week, Delhi Airport got 262 ventilators, 1,434 cylinders from abroadSubscriber Only
May 15, 2021 16:45 IST
On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court said that the Centre should look beyond its own hospitals while distributing foreign aid and submit a chart showing distribution.
Sat, May 15, 2021
In food lines at Delhi government schools, a 2020 reduxSubscriber Only
May 14, 2021 20:24 IST
With the lockdown extended for the fourth time since April 19 amid the Covid surge in the capital, several workers, who stand in line to pick up their meals, say they are left with no job and no money.
Fri, May 14, 2021
Finding slots only bump in smooth vaccination drive at Delhi schoolsSubscriber Only
May 12, 2021 12:41 IST
Navneet Kumar, a district official, who was the vaccination supervisor, said, "Sometimes, there is a rush in the morning. We then open a few extra rooms on the second floor. This morning, we had to open three classrooms."
Wed, May 12, 2021
Chandni Chowk to Pragati Maidan, lockdown to affect deadlines for Delhi’s key infra projectsSubscriber Only
May 08, 2021 19:28 IST
An official of the Public Works Department (PWD) said project deadlines will be extended by the number of days the lockdown is on for, plus another 30-40 days to mobilise labour forces.
Sat, May 08, 2021
Behind Youth Cong’s Srinivas, 100 volunteers across Delhi to track and respond to Covid SOSSubscriber Only
May 07, 2021 19:42 IST
Behind IYC President Srinivas B V, who has emerged as a point person for those seeking help during this Covid surge, is a small army of volunteers who keep the gears turning behind the scenes.
Fri, May 07, 2021
Delhi: 70% work done at Ramlila Maidan’s 500-bed ICU facility, to be ready in a few daysSubscriber Only
May 07, 2021 01:33 IST
Officials said 70% of the work is completed and it should be ready in a few more days.
Fri, May 07, 2021
Digging work at Rajpath as Central Vista redevelopment project takes shapeSubscriber Only
May 07, 2021 01:23 IST
Trenches dug on the sides of the road and red road blockers have replaced the iconic chain link fence and lamp posts.
Fri, May 14, 2021
Former Doordarshan DG loses husband, mother to Covid; family says turned away at several hospitalsSubscriber Only
May 03, 2021 21:07 IST
Both were declared Covid positive after their death in a Malviya Nagar government hospital on April 27, Datta said on Tuesday while recounting her trauma in a Twitter post.
Tue, May 04, 2021
Out of beds, several Noida hospitals forced to turn away Covid patientsSubscriber Only
May 02, 2021 10:10 IST
Simultaneously, a doctor from the hospital made calls to people and tried to arrange a bed for a relative.
Sun, May 02, 2021
Delhi: At mohalla clinic in Peeragarhi that caters to hundreds, complaints mostly of CovidSubscriber Only
April 30, 2021 19:24 IST
The clinic, which is also administering Covid vaccines, has received 320 vaccine doses from the district office and their vaccination drive will restart on Saturday.
Sat, May 01, 2021
Haji Miyan, repository of stories from the Walled City, dies at 82Subscriber Only
April 28, 2021 21:15 IST
Haji was known for his involvement with numerous organisations. Till last year, he was trying to arrange burials of Covid patients.
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
At Delhi’s smaller hospitals, oxygen scramble continuesSubscriber Only
April 28, 2021 04:00 IST
The hospital administration told families their hands were tied and oxygen was in short supply. The administration did not respond to calls from The Indian Express seeking a comment.
Wed, Apr 28, 2021
Chhatarpur centre opens, but only for those already registeredSubscriber Only
April 27, 2021 03:20 IST
Only those patients referred by district surveillance officers (DSO) are being taken in. Patients can also call helpline numbers 011-26655547-49; 011-26655949 and 011-26655969. The helplines will send patient details to the DSOs.
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
Amid Delhi’s oxygen crunch, truckers emerge as corona warriorsSubscriber Only
April 27, 2021 00:22 IST
Often, hospital staff offer them tea or perhaps a meal. They almost always decline — there is always a hospital waiting, and when it is a matter of life and death, there is never a moment to lose.
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
Plasma donor’s mother dies after futile search for bed: ‘Where was everybody?’Subscriber Only
April 26, 2021 04:20 IST
On Sunday morning, Yusuf's mother Sifali Begum, 69, passed away at their home in East Delhi's Dilshad Garden, leaving him exhausted, broken and bitter.
Mon, Apr 26, 2021
Unable to find bed, owner of decades old AIIMS shop diesSubscriber Only
April 24, 2021 10:24 IST
Their last memory of the store is with closed shutters and a handwritten notice that read: “Tabiyat kharab hai, aaj dukaan band rahegi (I am unwell, the store will be closed today).”
Sun, Apr 25, 2021
Nightmare at noon: Patients die gasping for air at Delhi hospitalSubscriber Only
April 22, 2021 21:41 IST
As the macabre crisis of oxygen shortage, overstretched resources, and overworked healthcare workers continued unabated in Delhi, families and friends ran from pillar to post to get their loved ones into hospitals, mostly without success.
Thu, Apr 22, 2021
Delhi government announces Rs 5,000 relief, other steps for migrant workersSubscriber Only
April 21, 2021 14:19 IST
There are a total of 1,71,861 registered workers but registration will be kept open and newly registered workers will be covered too, stated the order.
Wed, Apr 21, 2021
At Delhi’s Lok Nayak hospital, an unprecedented crisisSubscriber Only
April 21, 2021 01:19 IST
Desperation outside, perseverance inside — The Indian Express spends two days at the hospital which has been at the forefront of the capital’s fight against Covid
Wed, Apr 21, 2021
Final rites on pavement outside crematorium, Ghaziabad administration says part of facilitySubscriber Only
April 19, 2021 21:55 IST
Four contract workers sat near the platforms after constructing the five new platforms, which they said were made out of cement and bricks. They said that while work was done for now, they might have to construct more if the need arises.
Mon, Apr 19, 2021
Testing crunch in Noida sees patients lining up at hospitalsSubscriber Only
April 19, 2021 01:41 IST
Most residents have had no option but to visit hospitals and labs to get their tests conducted.
Mon, Apr 19, 2021
Already reeling, traders in Delhi brace for weekend curfew, suggest alternatives to curb CovidSubscriber Only
April 16, 2021 16:33 IST
Since the night curfew has been imposed, shopkeepers wrap up by 7.30-8 pm so they can reach their homes on time, which has also been impacting business as only a few people come out to shop during the day in summers.
Sat, Apr 17, 2021
At Delhi airport, random Covid testing throws up positivity rate of 2.6%Subscriber Only
April 12, 2021 22:41 IST
Officials say 236 of 8,986 people have tested positive since March 31.
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