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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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Head of Delhi panel on coronavirus suggests centralised admission, more testingSubscriber Only
March 25, 2020 21:28 IST
Gearing up for phase 3 of the outbreak, which could see community transmission, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had Tuesday formed a five-member committee to oversee the crisis.
Wed, Mar 25, 2020
AIIMS shuts all OPDs, some left in the lurch outsideSubscriber Only
March 24, 2020 03:45 IST
The country’s top medical institute sees over 15,000 patients in its OPD every day.
Tue, Mar 24, 2020
Delhi: Lok Nayak doctors flag lack of precautions, say shut OPDsSubscriber Only
March 24, 2020 02:35 IST
Senior doctors in the hospital have also requested the medical director to completely shut OPD services, like AIIMS did Monday.
Tue, Mar 24, 2020
At centre of tussle, Ayushman Bharat comes to DelhiSubscriber Only
March 24, 2020 01:50 IST
The scheme has been a bone of contention between the Delhi and central governments.
Tue, Mar 24, 2020
More than 1.5 years after its launch, Delhi govt to implement ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’Subscriber Only
March 23, 2020 15:58 IST
The name of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana health scheme had been a bone of contention between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and the National Health Authority (NHA).
Mon, Mar 23, 2020
To prevent Coronavirus spread, AIIMS to shut OPD services from TuesdaySubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 14:47 IST
As many as 415 people have been tested positive for COVID-19 in India, as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. On Sunday, the Government issued a completed lockdown in 75 districts of the country.
Mon, Mar 23, 2020
COVID-19 latest updates March 23: 20 states, UTs under lockdown as cases mount to 433Subscriber Only
March 23, 2020 14:01 IST
Coronavirus latest updates March 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to state governments to ensure that rules and regulations of the coronavirus lockdown are enforced while pointing out that many people were not taking the measure seriously.
Sun, May 17, 2020
Delhi: Chief Minister says need to increase COVID-19 testingSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 02:52 IST
Kejriwal called for more testing, along the lines of what South Korea did to contain the spread. “We need to increase our testing facilities substantially, just like Korea is doing,” he tweeted on Sunday.
Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Board being put up outside homes of people under quarantine, says Satyendar Jain as coronavirus cases in Delhi touch 27Subscriber Only
March 22, 2020 05:43 IST
In Europe, situation completely changed in 15 days, we want to stay prepared in Delhi; will rope in private hospitals if need arises, says Satyendar Jain
Sun, Mar 22, 2020
Away from family, Gurgaon doctor focused on isolated Italian touristsSubscriber Only
March 22, 2020 05:23 IST
The 14 patients had to be quarantined because another person they were travelling with in Jaipur tested positive for the coronavirus.
Sun, Mar 22, 2020
Janata curfew should be extended for two weeks: Dr Arvind KumarSubscriber Only
March 21, 2020 02:19 IST
Coronavirus pandemic: The Indian Express speaks to Dr Arvind Kumar, chairperson, Centre for Chest Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram hospital.
Sun, Mar 22, 2020
Delhi: Four working with pvt lab under quarantineSubscriber Only
March 21, 2020 02:13 IST
Residents of Ashok Vihar, the employees said they have been sitting at their houses for more than 18 days now, even as their test results are still awaited.
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
Delhi Mohalla Clinics get ready to step up to a tough new challengeSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 05:55 IST
To this end, chief district medical officers (CDMOs) of the 11 districts are reaching out to doctors at the clinics to explain the guidelines that have to be followed while screening a patient.
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Four new coronavirus cases in Delhi, 2 in GurgaonSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 05:36 IST
Two passengers who came to India from Italy and were quarantined at ITBP facility in Chhawla Camp have also tested positive for the disease, they had been shifted to Safdarjung hospital earlier this week; both are residents of West Bengal.
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Explained: What happens after a coronavirus case turns positive?Subscriber Only
March 20, 2020 04:20 IST
Across the country, specially constituted teams are trying to trying to trace each individual that the infected person came in contact with, and monitor people living in that area.
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Taken for coronavirus test, youth back from Sydney jumps to death at hospitalSubscriber Only
March 19, 2020 04:34 IST
Safdarjung and RML are the two main hospitals where those landing in the country are taken for testing if an infection is suspected.
Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Hospitals defer elective surgeries to let doctors focus on corona casesSubscriber Only
March 19, 2020 03:32 IST
Delhi’s prominent hospitals are also sending messages asking people to avoid visiting hospitals unless it is an emergency.
Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Coronavirus: 9 suspected cases at Lok Nayak, hospital cuts back on OPD timingSubscriber Only
March 18, 2020 04:02 IST
Following the admissions, the hospital has swung into action. Starting Wednesday, the hospital has reduced the OPD registration timings and plans to curtail routine surgeries as well.
Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Delhi: Phones ring through day at a modest call centre–‘Am I infected?’Subscriber Only
March 18, 2020 03:54 IST
Set up by the Delhi government to cater to medical queries from patients, the 24x7 call centre is now responding to calls from the general public on the novel coronavirus and spreading awareness about the disease.
Wed, Mar 18, 2020
In Delhi, Quarantine norms tightened for those from abroadSubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 02:21 IST
As per the new guidelines, all passengers travelling from the seven countries will be directly taken to quarantine centres and divided into three categories - A, B and C — depending on their medical condition.
Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Delhi: RML, Safdarjung at forefront of coronavirus fightSubscriber Only
March 16, 2020 02:18 IST
Till Sunday, as many as 219 passengers from the coronavirus-affected countries were under observation at these two hospitals — 110 at Safdarjung and 109 at RML.
Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Will spread awareness about treatment & wonderful facilities in India: Delhi’s first Covid-19 patient after recoverySubscriber Only
March 16, 2020 02:16 IST
With a travel history to Milan, Budapest and Vienna, he had tested positive for the coronavirus along with his two brothers-in-law who accompanied him on the trip. An exporter by profession, he had gone to attend an export fair in Italy.
Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Delhi: 7 depts to shift to new OPD block at AIIMSSubscriber Only
March 16, 2020 01:41 IST
“The old block will be used for expanding the emergency services on the ground floor. Other floors will give more space to teaching faculty and offices will be created for them. The new block will offer all services to patients visiting AIIMS,” said a senior AIIMS official.
Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Doctors oversee last rites of first Delhi victim of coronavirus at Nigambodh GhatSubscriber Only
March 15, 2020 03:49 IST
However, this was after the woman’s family was initially told by authorities at the ghat to go to Lodhi Road electric crematorium instead.
Sun, Mar 15, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak: Should focus on self-quarantine, avoid crowded places, says AIIMS chiefSubscriber Only
March 15, 2020 03:45 IST
Prevention is always better than cure. We have seen that the number of cases has suddenly gone up in countries such as Italy and Iran, which means there was no index case and the infection spread through the crowd, said AIIMS director Randeep Guleria.
Sun, Mar 15, 2020Journalism of Courage
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