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Delhi govt lifts fine of ₹500 for not wearing face masks in public places
The Delhi government, however, advised public to continue wearing masks at crowded public places.
Updated on Oct 20, 2022 02:00 PM IST
Only ICMR accredited labs can collect Covid samples: DDMA
Delhi on Saturday logged 405 fresh Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate of 2.07 per cent while no new death was reported due to the viral disease, according to data shared by the city health department.
Published on Jun 05, 2022 10:21 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
At 1,367, Delhi sees another spike in new Covid-19 cases; 1 death
Fresh recoveries saw an improvement on Wednesday with as many as 1,042 people recuperating from the infection, up from 863 on Tuesday and 817 on Monday.
Updated on Apr 27, 2022 08:24 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Delhi government's over 70 enforcement teams to ensure adherence to Covid norms
Besides the enforcement team, the Delhi government has launched mass awareness campaigns to sensitise people about Covid-appropriate behaviour and encourage them to get inoculated with vaccine shots.
Published on Apr 26, 2022 11:01 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Delhi adds 1,042 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths
On Friday, 94 people were admitted to hospitals. This means that 99.03% dedicated Covid-19 beds in hospitals were vacant. Apart from this, 2,173 patients were in home isolation.
Published on Apr 23, 2022 04:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
No masks for commuters in private cars: Delhi govt order
Health experts have commended the move to start imposing fines on those spotted without a mask in Delhi, and said the removal of the penalties may have played a part in the present Covid cases spike.
Updated on Apr 23, 2022 05:27 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra, New Delhi
DDMA takes the right call on schools
It is now critical to keep schools open and allow teachers to assess the present learning level of students and commence remedial measures to ensure that children don’t suffer further
Updated on Apr 21, 2022 05:53 PM IST
HT Editorial
Delhi: Covid cases cross 1k after 69 days; fewer than 1% hospitalised
The number is the highest in 69 days and amounted to 5.70% of the 17,701 samples tested, coming at a time when there is some concern that the outbreak may be spreading quicker than it has lately.
Published on Apr 21, 2022 03:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Delhi schools, experts laud call to keep in-person classes going
Most experts attribute the spike in cases in the Capital to the removal of the mask mandate, and said that it was possible to keep schools open, and allow other business, economic, and social activities to go on, as long as Covid-19 safety protocol was followed.
Updated on Apr 21, 2022 03:14 AM IST
Sadia Akhtar, New Delhi
Delhi: Masks back in city as Covid cases spike, schools to stay open
Most experts see a direct correlation between the removal of the mask mandate, on April 2, and the increase in cases. On April 2, when the mandate was removed, Delhi was seeing 105 daily cases on average (seven-day average). On Wednesday, when it was reintroduced, the corresponding number was 544.
Updated on Apr 21, 2022 06:17 AM IST
Sweta Goswami, New Delhi
DDMA to huddle today as Delhi logs 632 Covid cases
Tuesday’s fresh infections came on the back of 14,299 tests, of which 4.42% samples turned positive . This number, known as the test positivity rate, was 7.72% on Monday.
Published on Apr 20, 2022 05:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Low hospitalisations may mean major Covid-19 curbs stay off table in Delhi
“Any decision on bringing back the restrictions will be based on the occupancy of hospital beds, and not just the rising number of cases and positivity rate,” the official said, asking not to be named.
Published on Apr 18, 2022 03:58 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra
DDA housing scheme sees muted response, draw of lots now on April 18
Although the DDA received 22,179 applications for 18,335 flats located in Narela, Rohini and Vasant Kunj, among other areas, only around 12,400 people deposited the money.
Published on Apr 14, 2022 06:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
With caseload low, experts split on mask fine removal
If there is herd immunity of over 70%, mask mandate can be relaxed, but one should also look at the crowds, cautioned Dr PK Sharma, epidemiologist and consultant with the New Delhi Municipal Council.
Published on Apr 02, 2022 03:10 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
Digital detox: Doors open for physical-only classes in Delhi
The decision to phase out online classes was taken by DDMA only in February, following which schools were permitted to fully switch to offline classes from April 1, when the new academic session began.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 11:46 PM IST
Sadia Akhtar
Covid-19: ‘At-risk' kids under 12 years must be jabbed, says NIV expert
Maharashtra and Telangana have removed the mask mandate from their states in view of declining Covid-19 cases. The DDMA, meanwhile, has announced to no longer impose fines on citizens for not wearing a mask in the Capital.
Updated on Apr 01, 2022 09:48 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Schools in Delhi to reopen for offline-only classes from today
The decision to phase out online classes was taken during the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting in February, following which schools were permitted to fully switch to offline classes from April 1, when the next academic session begins.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 01:16 AM IST
Sadia Akhtar
Delhi to junk fine for not wearing mask in public
The Capital has had a mask mandate in place since March 23, 2020, two days before the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 came into effect.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 12:43 AM IST
Covid-19: No more fines in Delhi for not wearing masks in public
The decision to remove the fine was taken at a meeting of the DDMA chaired by lieutenant covernor Anil Baijal and came as the city recorded a significant decline in the number of fresh Covid-19 cases over the last few days
Updated on Mar 31, 2022 07:38 PM IST
DDMA meet to take stock of pandemic
The government has, however, stressed that Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing of masks, maintaining social distancing, and hand hygiene, must be followed at all times by all people.
Published on Mar 30, 2022 06:45 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
No masks in pvt cars, commuters breathe easy
“It was a big relief... The rule didn’t make much sense, I am glad it was done away with,” said Nikhil K, a graphic designer who travels Mayur Vihar to Saket daily for work.
Published on Mar 01, 2022 04:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
DDMA issues order to lift all Covid-19 curbs in Delhi from Monday
The health and family welfare department also issued an order reducing the fine for not wearing masks in public places from ₹2,000 to ₹500 from Monday.
Updated on Feb 27, 2022 05:14 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra, New Delhi
Wearing masks in private cars not mandatory in Delhi: DDMA
Other Covid-19 curbs such as night curfew, restrictions on standing passengers in public transport, and 50% seating cap in restaurants and bars will be removed from Monday, the DDMA said in an order on Saturday.
Updated on Feb 27, 2022 05:13 AM IST
Alok K N Mishra, New Delhi
Delhi: Parental nod to attend class not a must for those in 10, 12
According to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority order issued on Saturday, the blended/hybrid mode (online and offline) of learning and consent from parents will be only followed for students up to class 9 and class 11 till March 31.
Updated on Feb 27, 2022 05:15 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Freed of curbs, Delhi’s businesses hope for swift return to normal
On Friday, the DDMA headed by lieutenant governor Anil Baijal removed all Covid-19 related restrictions -- including night curfew, seating restrictions in restaurants, and restrictions on operating times for business -- in Delhi from Monday
Updated on Feb 26, 2022 05:23 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
All Covid curbs lifted in Delhi, no online classes in schools from April 1
All Covid-19 restrictions including night curfew has been lifted. Delhi schools will run only physical classes from April 1, the fines for not wearing masks has now been reduced to ₹500
Published on Feb 25, 2022 01:56 PM IST
DDMA meet on Feb 25 to take a call on Covid curbs
Delhi on Tuesday reported 498 fresh Covid-19 cases and one fatality, while the positivity rate remained below one per cent (0.96%), according to the daily health bulletin issued by the government.
Published on Feb 23, 2022 04:39 AM IST
DDMA to take a call on reopening Nizamuddin markaz, Centre tells Delhi HC
The Waqf board said the mosque, commonly known as Masjid Banglewali, comprising four floors and a space for ablutions, would be required by the faithful for conducting prayers on Shab-e-Barat and also during the holy month of Ramzan.
Published on Feb 23, 2022 12:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Covid-19: DDMA meeting on Friday, more curbs likely to be eased
The meeting comes amid a significant improvement in the coronavirus pandemic situation in the national capital with the daily Covid-19 tally dropping below 500 case.
Published on Feb 22, 2022 10:07 PM IST
Written by Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
Delhi logs 635 new Covid cases; DDMA meeting likely next week to ease more curbs
The case positivity rate of Delhi further declined to 1.13% on Saturday from 1.22% the day before. The city also recorded fewer fresh fatalities after two patients lost their lives as opposed to four on Friday.
Published on Feb 19, 2022 11:05 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Sharangee Dutta, New Delhi