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Message viral in Jamia biradri, but details sketchy In the age of digital media, information travels fast. But most of the time it is seen that sketchy information is circulated. The case in point is a message about death of a Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus, which went viral in the local WhatsApp group, a few days ago. Following which the OT approached several Jamia alumni to collect detailed information about the person, who died on January 2, so that an obituary could be filed. During the process it was found that despite the message going viral and shared several times…

No lockdown in Delhi for now, 22K cases expected today: Kejriwal We do not want to impose lockdown. We won’t if you wear masks. No intent for lockdown as of now,” said Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday. The Chief Minister said: “Covid cases are rapidly rising. About 22,000 cases are expected in today’s health bulletin. Increasing cases concerning but need not be scared. I am saying so after analysing (comparing) data from the last wave.” Kejriwal said there will be a few restrictions so that livelihoods are not affected. On Saturday, some 20,181 people tested Covid positive. The daily positivity rate…

2,075 ICU beds increased in 14 hospitals The Delhi Government has decided to increase a total of 5,650 beds and 2,075 ICU beds for corona patients in its 14 hospitals. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Saturday that the Delhi government is already making all necessary arrangements and the situation is normal now. Jain said: “Around 13,300 beds are still available for patients in Delhi hospitals. Very few patients are getting admitted in this wave of corona, but we have made arrangements in hospitals to keep the situation under control in Delhi.” It has been decided to increase the…

Markets closed, roads wear deserted look on day 1 of weekend curfew On the first day of weekend curfew in Delhi, markets were shut and busy roads wore a deserted look on Saturday, according to residents. It was on Friday night (10pm) when weekend curfew was imposed to curb Covid spread as the city registered more than 17,000 positive cases on Friday. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1479874702118055936 Delhi on Saturday reported 20,181 fresh Covid cases, the highest single-day rise since May last year. Also, seven people died from the infection in the 24 hours. Due to heavy rain, many residents preferred staying inside only…

Delhi cases update: January 8 Covid cases in Delhi are increasing with each day. On Saturday, Delhi registered 20,181 Covid cases with positivity rate 19.60 per cent. Seven people succumbed to the infection, according to health bulletin released on Saturday (January 8). Some 25,909 patients are in home isolation with 1,480 positive patients in hospitals. Occupied beds are 11.24 per cent and vacant 88.76 per cent, stated the bulletin. https://twitter.com/CMODelhi/status/1479803634195988485

Students, locals mourn death of ‘Mamu’ The death of Ghaffar Manzil-based Azhar Hussain, who was popularly known as “Mamu” by the local residents, from cardiac arrest has left many in shock. Mamu died of heart attack in a local hospital two days ago and was laid to rest in Batla House graveyard on Friday, according to social activist Syyed Fouzul Azeem (Arshi). After being hospitalised due to high blood pressure, Mamu, 58+, went to bathroom and it appears that he collapsed there, he said, adding that later on when he didn’t come out people broke the gate and found him…

Guidelines for home isolation revised As Delhi sees surge in Covid cases with the city recording 17,335 cases, positivity 17.73 per cent, 9 deaths on Saturday, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has issued new guidelines for patients with mild symptoms and asymptomatic one. “Asymptomatic patients can be treated at home. The guidelines for home isolation have been revised. Patients in home isolation must stay at home for only 7 days after testing positive. If the person does not have any symptoms for three consecutive days and the symptoms are not visible, they can end their home isolation period. In such…

Covid warrior Aqsa tests Covid positive Covid warrior Aqsa Shaikh, who runs a centre in Zakir Nagar and was very active during second Covid wave which had devastated Delhi, has tested Covid positive. “After having high fever and cough, I went for a test and I was Covid positive. I have mild symptoms and I am in home isolation,” said 39-year-old Dr Aqsa, who has taken both doses of the Covid vaccine. “I am Covid Positive. I met Swara Bhaskar in my dream last night. And now read that she is also Covid Positive. Does Covid spread through dreams? Grinning…

Delhi under 55-hour-long weekend curfew: Know what’s allowed, what’s not The national Capital is under a 55-hour-long weekend curfew. The curfew started from Friday night at 10 pm with an aim to curb coronavirus spread with cases increasing fast in the city with the positivity rate rising to over 17 per cent. State Health Minister Satyendra Jain said Delhi is expected to report around 20,000 fresh cases today. “A weekend curfew has been imposed to minimise the spread of the coronavirus in Delhi. Visit the hospital only if you have severe symptoms. Treatment is possible under home-isolation. Wear a mask…

Councillor Nitu’s hubby Manish tests Covid positive Councillor Nitu’s husband Manish Chowdhury is Covid positive. “For the last two days I was getting low grade fever. Today my Covid report has come positive. I request all those who met me to get their test done. Please take care of you and your family members,” said Manish. In the last few days Delhi has seen increase in Covid cases with the city registering 17,335 new Covid cases and 9 deaths. Many political leaders in Delhi have tested Covid positive. A few days ago, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that he…