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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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Guleria stresses on need for post-Covid clinicsSubscriber Only
September 10, 2020 04:15 IST
As several Covid-19 patients are complaining about multiple health concerns after recovery and reporting to hospitals, experts from AIIMS expressed the need to have post-Covid clinics at all tertiary care hospitals.
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Coronavirus: 3,600 cases in Delhi; govt set to launch outreach campaignSubscriber Only
September 09, 2020 02:07 IST
The highest single-day spike of 3,947 cases was recorded on June 23. As of September 8, the cumulative positivity rate stands at 10.66%.
Wed, Sep 09, 2020
Delhi Covid panel chief links laxity to case uptickSubscriber Only
September 08, 2020 03:01 IST
New cases have increased over the past week as the number of tests being done were scaled up from around 18,000 a day to around 37,000 a day.
Tue, Sep 08, 2020
Several Delhi govt hospitals to test all patients for CovidSubscriber Only
September 07, 2020 01:34 IST
Covid cases in the city breached the 3,000 mark on Sunday, touching 3,256, while 29 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
Mon, Sep 07, 2020
With over 2,900 new cases, bed occupancy in national capital risesSubscriber Only
September 05, 2020 03:17 IST
Patients in need of critical care are approaching hospitals in Delhi as movement restrictions have been lifted. Unfortunately, we had to deny admissions to many patients as our ICUs are full,” said a senior doctor at Fortis hospital, Vasant Kunj.
Sat, Sep 05, 2020
Delhi mohalla clinics now Covid testing centresSubscriber Only
September 04, 2020 01:51 IST
The clinics will work in shifts and will test people between 2 pm-6 pm. The working hours of the clinics are 8 am-2 pm.
Fri, Sep 04, 2020AIIMS director advises hefty fines for no masks, aggressive testingSubscriber Only
September 04, 2020 01:38 IST
Delhi, which saw the maximum number of cases in June, is now witnessing an uptick in the daily number of Covid-19 cases again.
Fri, Sep 04, 2020
Option to book Covid test on call discussed by L-G and KejriwalSubscriber Only
September 03, 2020 01:38 IST
Sources said the suggestion was made while discussing ways to increase testing in the city, as the number of new cases are on the rise.
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
Govt hospitals, nursing homes still have room: ICUs full at top private hospitals as cases riseSubscriber Only
September 02, 2020 02:56 IST
Data displayed on the Delhi government's Delhi Corona App suggests that critical-care facilities are still available largely in either government hospitals or smaller nursing homes.
Wed, Sep 02, 2020
Set up testing centres at all ISBTs: Delhi government to districtsSubscriber Only
September 02, 2020 02:41 IST
On Tuesday, the city reported 2,312 Covid cases and 18 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Wed, Sep 02, 2020
Covid cases in Delhi cross 2,000 mark after 50 daysSubscriber Only
August 31, 2020 05:16 IST
The positivity rate, which in the beginning of August was around 6%, is over 9% at present. The compounded daily growth rate over the past week has also risen to 1.02% against 0.69% in mid-August.
Mon, Aug 31, 2020
Dr Padmavati, among India’s top cardiologists, dies at 103Subscriber Only
August 31, 2020 04:47 IST
She was admitted to the National Heart Institute (NHI) 11 days ago and later developed pneumonia. She was put on ventilator support but suffered a cardiac arrest on Saturday.
Mon, Aug 31, 2020
To boost Covid testing, dispensaries will stay open longer in DelhiSubscriber Only
August 29, 2020 01:02 IST
CM Arvind Kejriwal has sought more tests against the backdrop of an uptick in the number of cases.
Sat, Aug 29, 2020
As Covid cases rise in Delhi, 27% of hospital beds occupiedSubscriber Only
August 28, 2020 01:41 IST
As per data, 53% of the active cases were under home isolation at the beginning of August, which has now gone down to 50%. Similarly, on August 1, 22% of the total beds were occupied. However, occupancy rate was at 27% as of Thursday evening.
Fri, Aug 28, 2020
At AIIMS, Covid-19 symptoms are not limited to the lungsSubscriber Only
August 27, 2020 01:30 IST
Of the 122 Covid patients treated at the AIIMS in July-August, 53% exhibited non-pulmonary symptoms. Of these patients, 30% did not have comorbidities.
Fri, Aug 28, 2020Cornea donations at Delhi AIIMS hit by Covid, surgeries stalledSubscriber Only
August 26, 2020 02:21 IST
The data was shared by the NEB on Tuesday as experts spoke about the impact of Covid-19 on corneal transplantation and eye donations.
Wed, Aug 26, 2020
In sero survey 3.0, Delhi govt to collect 17,000 samplesSubscriber Only
August 25, 2020 01:18 IST
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal congratulates Delhiites for showing America the way after President Trump talks of plasma therapy as Covid-19 cure
Tue, Aug 25, 2020
Fatigue, breathlessness: New clinic in Delhi to address issues after Covid recoverySubscriber Only
August 23, 2020 01:15 IST
The concept of a post-Covid clinic was initiated when, as a regular policy, the hospital administration started contacting patients who had already recovered from the virus, and were informed that they are facing various issues.
Sun, Aug 23, 2020
Delhi: Protocol out for oxygen concentrators at homeSubscriber Only
August 22, 2020 01:48 IST
District medical teams will be at the forefront in coordinating with patients who need the machine.
Sat, Aug 22, 2020
29% have antibodies in 2nd Delhi sero survey, up from 23% last monthSubscriber Only
August 21, 2020 05:08 IST
The first round of this exercise, conducted between the last week of June and first week of July, had detected antibodies in about 23 per cent of the volunteers.
Fri, Aug 21, 2020
Delhi: Southeast district sees highest Covid prevalence, North & Central close behindSubscriber Only
August 21, 2020 01:30 IST
Overall, the results showed that 29.1% of those surveyed across the capital have already been infected and recovered, against the first survey which had a prevalence rate of 22.86%.
Fri, Aug 21, 2020Students facing a lot of stress, need to work on this: GuleriaSubscriber Only
August 18, 2020 04:28 IST
Emphasising on a zero-tolerance policy against substance abuse, he said the administration will be keeping a close watch, and surprise checks will be carried out to ensure no outsiders are allowed entry into the institute.
Tue, Aug 18, 2020
‘After Covid, I want to travel to a nice place and rest for 4-5 days’Subscriber Only
August 16, 2020 03:00 IST
The Indian Express interviews Dr Randeep Guleria, who for the past four months has been travelling across the country and interacting with patients and doctors to map the spread of the virus.
Sun, Aug 16, 2020
Cop, nurse, doc: President to honour Covid warriorsSubscriber Only
August 14, 2020 03:24 IST
The Indian Express spoke to a few of them on how they helped keep the virus at bay.
Fri, Aug 14, 2020Must proactively stop suicides, AIIMS faculty write to directorSubscriber Only
August 13, 2020 01:56 IST
“Time has come to act proactively to stop such incidences in the future. FAIMS pledge its full support in this regard to you and the administration,” stated the association in the letter to the director.
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