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Mallica Joshi
Mallica Joshi is the Chief Reporter, Delhi with The Indian Express. She has been covering politics, education and environment in Delhi for 13 years. She tweets @mallicajoshi
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In South, New Delhi, 1 in 4 Covid patients were admitted to hospitalSubscriber Only
July 15, 2020 03:33 IST
According to district-wise data between June 14 and July 12, the highest percentage of hospitalisation was seen in New Delhi and South Delhi districts. Both districts also have a large number of hospitals and clinics.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
Delhi saw 2 lakh RT-PCR, 3 lakh antigen tests in past monthSubscriber Only
July 14, 2020 01:50 IST
On Monday, the capital recorded 1,246 cases and 40 deaths — the first time in weeks cases have dipped below the 1,500-mark.
Tue, Jul 14, 2020
More than 10k Covid beds remain empty in DelhiSubscriber Only
July 13, 2020 01:59 IST
Over the past two weeks, more people have been discharged than admitted to hospitals. Between June 23 — when the highest number of patients were admitted — and July 12, there has been a 31% drop in admissions.
Mon, Jul 13, 2020
Delhi: Occupancy below 5K first time in monthSubscriber Only
July 08, 2020 04:31 IST
An assessment of occupancy carried out by the Delhi government shows that the weekly new bed occupancy rate — the difference between number of patients admitted and discharged — has been dipping for the past five weeks, after peaking in the first week of June.
Wed, Jul 08, 2020Delhi crosses 1 lakh cases, 3/4th have recovered from virusSubscriber Only
July 07, 2020 03:59 IST
Delhi’s doubling rate has increased to approximately 17 days. The city had recorded 53,116 cases till June 19, with 2,035 deaths.
Tue, Jul 07, 2020Delhi: Positivity rate dips, more people leaving Covid hospitals than being admittedSubscriber Only
June 30, 2020 05:35 IST
According to data shared by the Delhi government, the city’s average weekly positivity rate has gone from its highest point of 31% in the second week of June to 18% in the previous week, June 22 to 28.
Tue, Jun 30, 2020
Delhi’s plasma bank: What’s the aim, how effective has the therapy been so far?Subscriber Only
June 29, 2020 19:54 IST
Delhi was among the first few states to get ICMR approval to conduct trials with plasma therapy, which is still at trial stage.
Mon, Jun 29, 2020Over 11,000 more beds to be available in Delhi as banquet halls are attached to hospitalsSubscriber Only
June 28, 2020 04:22 IST
On Saturday, 2,948 fresh Covid-19 cases were recorded in the city, taking the total to 80,188, of which 28,329 are active. Total death toll touched 2,558 with 66 people dying between early Friday and early Saturday.
Sun, Jun 28, 2020
Delhi now city with most covid cases: Cases surge but testing, beds up tooSubscriber Only
June 25, 2020 04:07 IST
No clear picture on what will happen in the days to come, but Delhi in a comfortable situation in terms of hospital beds, says Chief Minister.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
As Centre takes charge, key officers in Covid fight keep changingSubscriber Only
June 25, 2020 03:50 IST
In Delhi, which is not a full state and has a special status while being a Union Territory, the services department comes under the Centre, through the Lieutenant Governor.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
Delhi coronavirus rise: On ground, L-G order yet to take offSubscriber Only
June 25, 2020 03:33 IST
The Delhi government has opposed Baijal’s order, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia raising it with the Centre and L-G.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
3,000 new Covid cases, Delhi scrambles to arrange enough ambulancesSubscriber Only
June 22, 2020 03:21 IST
Delhi has seen over 3,000 cases every day for the past three days. On Sunday, the city saw 3,000 new cases and 63 deaths, taking the total cases to 59,746 and deaths to 2,175.
Mon, Jun 22, 2020
After AAP pushback, L-G changes order to allow home isolationSubscriber Only
June 21, 2020 04:35 IST
The L-G also said it was possible that “individuals who are positive (and) may have moderate to severe illness necessitating hospitalization” can be missed if they are isolated at home.
Sun, Jun 21, 2020
Covid-19: No consensus between Delhi govt, L-G on institutional quarantine, meeting again todaySubscriber Only
June 20, 2020 15:01 IST
“Delhi government has opposed the LG’s decision to end home isolation. There is no decision on this either," Sisodia tweeted. A meeting has been called again at 5 pm to discuss both issues.
Sat, Jun 20, 2020
Explained: Why is the Delhi govt opposing the new guidelines against home isolation?Subscriber Only
June 20, 2020 14:29 IST
At present, Delhi has 12,514 hospital beds, 5,974 beds in Covid centres, and 344 beds in Covid health centres. Those who don’t have facilities for home quarantine are being sent to Covid case centres.
Sat, Jun 20, 2020
Capital begins antigen testing, 456 of 7,040 positive on Day 1Subscriber Only
June 19, 2020 01:47 IST
District magistrates of 11 districts in the city have set up 193 testing centres and deployed 341 teams to carry out the tests.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Explained: Why are businesses exiting Delhi’s Khan Market?Subscriber Only
June 17, 2020 22:38 IST
For some restaurants, the rent at Khan Market amounts to half their costs.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Amit Shah visits LNJP, says recovered should get good-health certificatesSubscriber Only
June 16, 2020 04:36 IST
Shah's visit to Lok Nayak Hospital around 4 pm came a day after he met with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to discuss the Covid-19 crisis in the capital, and hours after an all-party meeting with representatives of the AAP, BJP, and Congress in Delhi.
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
Delhi: Both Centre and state to add more bedsSubscriber Only
June 16, 2020 04:25 IST
While the Delhi government-run hospitals have a total of almost 12,000 beds (as per the Economic Survey of Delhi 2019-20), the Centre-run and autonomous institutions have around 11,000.
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
Target 10,000 tests per day: Testing, surveys to be scaled up in DelhiSubscriber Only
June 15, 2020 01:25 IST
With the number of Covid cases in the city growing rapidly over the past two weeks, the Centre has become more involved in the management of the pandemic in Delhi.
Mon, Jun 15, 2020
AAP changes its line: Make testing open to all, only way to checkSubscriber Only
June 14, 2020 04:20 IST
Speaking to reporters, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said “testing could be opened for all” if the ICMR guidelines allow.
Sun, Jun 14, 2020
Delhi: Entire family under quarantine, MLA manages cremation of man who died of virusSubscriber Only
June 11, 2020 02:12 IST
With five out of seven family members also infected and in home isolation, the man’s body remained in the morgue for four days till area MLA Somnath Bharti carried out the cremation on Tuesday.
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
Beds to hotels, what Delhi did — and did not get done — during the lockdownSubscriber Only
June 11, 2020 02:07 IST
The two-and-a-half months of lockdown were meant to help the Capital prepare for precisely such a scenario. During the same time, Mumbai has set up 330 Covid care centres with 48,247 beds to quarantine high-risk people.
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
As cases rise, how prepared is Delhi?Subscriber Only
June 10, 2020 02:25 IST
Delhi’s Economic Survey 2019-20 says there are 57,709 hospital beds in Delhi in medical institutions. Of these, 11,770 are in 38 Delhi government-run institutions, while 9,716 are in 21 institutions run by the Centre.
Wed, Jun 10, 2020
Panel head: Doubling rate suggests 1 lakh cases in Delhi by June-endSubscriber Only
June 07, 2020 03:45 IST
As of now, there are 8,280 Covid beds in hospitals in Delhi, and the demand will go up to 15,000 beds by the end of this month, the panel had told the Delhi government. Of these 15,000 beds, almost 5% would be required in the ICU.
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