COVID ALERT IN DELHI

At 614, single-day Covid case count is at a 7-month high

The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (Insacog), the network of laboratories set up to monitor genomic variations of the coronavirus, has so far found 21 cases of infection with the JN.1 subvariant, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared as a "variant of interest".

"Covid like any other communicable disease, cannot be wiped out," says Health Expert

JN.1 is playing a major role in the upsurge, it causes mild disease and this variant is prevalent in 36-40 countries, it causes mild cough, 16 deaths in the last two weeks have been reported, all in those who come under comorbidities; 92 per cent cases are in home, JN.1 confirmed in Kerala; and from other states, a total 21 cases from Goa, etc.

As many as 20 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 found in three states: INSACOG

As many as 20 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been found across the country with 18 traced in Goa and one each in Kerala and Maharashtra, INSACOG data showed. The Centre has asked states and union territories to maintain constant vigil amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases and the detection of the new JN.1 variant in the country.

"No need to worry": Kerala Health Minister on Covid subvariant JN.1

A case of the JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 has been identified in Kerala, India. State Health Minister Veena George reassured the public that there is no need to worry and emphasized the state's strong health system. The Union Ministry of Health has initiated preparedness measures, including a mock drill in health facilities, to evaluate public health and hospital readiness.

Himachal floods: 108 deaths, Rs 3738.28 cr monetary loss amid yellow alert in state for 5 days

Himachal Pradesh has reported over 100 deaths with an estimated cost of damage from flood and landslides at over Rs 3738 crore. Himachal Pradesh was the hardest hit among North Indian states. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain until July 18 in the state. The Indian Government has released the second installment of State Disaster Response Fund amounting to Rs 180.40 crore from the central share.

Covid cases expected to rise, people with flu-like symptoms should wear masks: Delhi health minister

Three deaths reported on Sunday were due to various diseases and Covid was "incidental". In one case, the primary reason was Covid, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj told reporters.

Stay alert, ramp up testing amid rising cases of Covid, says Health Ministry

The Union Health Minister of India, Mansukh Mandaviya, advised all states to remain alert and strengthen efforts to monitor and curb rising COVID-19 infections. During a review meeting, he urged the need to identify emerging hotspots by monitoring trends of influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infections cases. The minister also called for creating awareness of Covid-appropriate behaviour and urged state and union territory health ministers to conduct mock drills of all hospital infrastructure. He emphasized the need to ramp up genome sequencing of positive samples and significantly increase the rate of testing and vaccination of eligible populations, especially the elderly and vulnerable population group.

Amid surge in Covid cases, Mansukh Mandaviya asks states to stay alert, prepared; identify emergency hotspots

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya advised states to be prepared for COVID-19 management and identify emergency hotspots by monitoring influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infection cases. He also stressed on ramping up testing and vaccination, enhancing genome sequencing, creating awareness about following Covid-appropriate behaviour and ensuring the readiness of hospital infrastructure.

Covid empowered groups to conduct review meeting in Delhi

According to the sources, this is a review meeting to know the Covid-19 situation and preparedness in the country. Dr V K Paul, Director General Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Dr Rajiv Bahl and other senior health officials will attend this meeting, added the official sources.

Covid alert: No need to worry as Delhi has no cases of BF.7 variant, take precaution doses, says CM Kejriwal

Monkeypox: Govt on alert as 4th case shows up in Delhi

Since Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic infection and spreads mostly through human contact, the Union health ministry recently released new guidelines listing out points for the public to avoid contracting the virus.

Covid-19: All Delhi hospitals advised to remain alert, but no need to panic, says Health minister Satyendar Jain

All Delhi hospitals advised to remain alert, but no need to panic: Health Minister Satyendar Jain

Delhi on Thursday reported 325 fresh COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 2.39 per cent. The Covid positivity rate in the national capital has jumped from 0.5 per cent to 2.7 per cent in a week.

Covid-19: Large crowd fills streets of Delhi's Connaught Place on New Year’s day amid ‘Yellow Alert’

Delhi records 923 fresh Covid cases; decision on amber alert to be made after 'stocktaking'

The DDMA had on Tuesday declared a 'yellow alert' under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the city amid a spike in Covid-19 cases following the emergence of the Omicron variant.

Delhi yellow alert: What all have been shut and what will remain open

The state government had earlier announced that if the infection rate went up to more than 0.5 per cent, then the yellow alert would be issued.

'Yellow alert' to continue in Delhi for now, authorities in wait-and-watch mode

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Lt Governor Anil Baijal, who is also the chairperson of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. It was attended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and experts.

Retailers Association of India dubs Delhi government's COVID-19 curbs as 'partial lockdown'

The Delhi government on Tuesday had announced a 'yellow alert' under which schools, colleges, cinemas and gyms will remain closed, shops dealing in non-essential items will open on odd-even basis, and metro trains and buses will run with 50 per cent of seating capacity in the city.

All about the Yellow Alert issued in Delhi

A “yellow alert” is put in place when the positivity rate for two consecutive days rises to more than 0.5% or if the cumulative single-day positive cases for a duration of seven days go beyond 1,500. Yellow alert enforces curbs such as night curfew, closure of educational institutions, halved seating capacity in transport facilities, etc., among other things.

Yellow alert in Delhi; schools, colleges and cinemas shut

Yellow alert of the Graded Response Action Plan has come into effect in Delhi. Schools, colleges and training and coaching institutions in the national capital will now remain closed

Yellow alert sounded in Delhi under GRAP, restrictions to be imposed: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in his address on Tuesday said that as the Covid-19 positivity rate has been above 0.5% for the past few days, Level-I (Yellow alert) of the Graded Response Action Plan is being imposed.

Covid 19: Call on 'Yellow' alert, imposing GRAP to be taken after discussions, say Delhi officials

Sources in the government said that authorities were considering all options available to ensure that the purpose of COVID-19 management and needs of the people in Delhi are best served. The GRAP approved by Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) prescribes sounding of the 'Yellow' alert if positivity rate remains above 0.5% for two consecutive days.

All govt depts on high alert in view of new COVID-19 variant: Manish Sisodia

Sisodia said that government departments, especially health, have been instructed to again enhance infrastructure and other necessary facilities to tackle any possible threat of the new variant.