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Indiscipline, antigen tests & possible mutation behind Delhi Covid surge — expert panel chief

In an interview, ILBS director Dr S.K. Sarin says the surge in Delhi should be seen as a serious wake-up call, adding that rise to 2,000 daily cases will be worrisome.

Delhi sero survey finds highest Covid exposure in minors aged 5-17, govt looking for reasons

According to latest Delhi sero survey, 34.7% of the participants aged 5-17 years had Covid-19 antibodies, while the figure stood at 31.2% for over-50-year-olds.

Delhi govt working on online hospital management system, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal said his govt was integrating Delhi hospitals, Mohalla clinics and polyclinics through the hospital management information system, which will be completed within a year.

28.3% of Delhi’s population now exposed to Covid, shows second sero survey, up from 23.4%

Delhi’s exposure now is nearly 5 percentage points above that detected in the previous serological survey conducted between June end and early July.

Experts back Delhi’s focus on antigen tests for Covid, call it best way to utilise resources

Concerns have been raised that asymptomatic cases are being missed in Delhi, but Deputy CM Manish Sisodia says antigen tests have helped curb spread of Covid.

SC-mandated panel issues notice to Kejriwal govt over ad placed in Mumbai newspapers

The advt about Delhi school results appeared on front pages of the Mumbai editions of prominent dailies on 16 July. AAP govt called the CCRGA notice 'politically motivated'.

In Delhi, rapid antigen tests fuel spurt in testing but false negatives a worry

Delhi government data shows 18% of negative rapid antigen results sent for follow-up RT-PCR tests came back positive.

Covid death data mismatch continues in Delhi — difference of over 500 in govt, funeral figures

Three Delhi municipal corporations recorded 4,155 Covid deaths until 17 July. But government pegged this figure at 3,571 in its health bulletin.

25% of Covid cases in Delhi reported outside containment zones, ‘source not known in most’

District and health officials in Delhi say tracing contacts for isolated cases is complicated because patients are sometimes unable to offer list of people they've been in contact with.

Delhi govt cancels final exams, upcoming semester of universities under it due to Covid

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said the state universities have been asked to promote their students and award them degrees adopting some methodology of evaluation.

On Camera

Manohar Kahaniyan was Crime Patrol of pre-TV era. Now IAF Chief’s metaphor for Pakistani tales

The magazine was a product of its time—when newsprint was cheap, imagination was free, and the hunger for suspense could drive circulation numbers into the tens of thousands.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.